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Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron Visits Maldives to Boost Sea Cooperation

India’s First Training Squadron, including two naval ships and a coast guard vessel, docked in Malé on October 21.

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Ships: Indian Naval Ship Tir, Indian Naval Ship Sujata, Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi.

Arrival date: 21 October, port of Malé.

Engagements: Meetings with Maldives National Defence Force chief and coast guard commandant.

Planned activities: training exchanges, sports fixtures, social interactions, outreach.

Objective: Strengthen interoperability and maritime cooperation under the MAHASAGAR initiative.

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Senior officers met Maldives defence leaders to discuss ongoing maritime partnership and joint training.

Trainees toured the Girifushi Training Centre and scheduled cross‑deck visits, sports, and outreach activities.

The mission supports the MAHASAGAR vision of mutual security and growth across the region.

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8 words

maritime

pertaining to the sea, ships, and navigation

interoperability

the ability of different forces to work together smoothly

cooperation

working together for a common goal

deployment

sending ships or personnel to a location for a specific purpose

squadron

a group of ships that operate together

training

activities that teach skills and knowledge

outreach

activities that connect with the community

MAHASAGAR

Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions

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