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INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti Arrive at Singapore's Changi Naval Base; ASEAN-India Maritime Year 2026

Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet ships — INS Udaygiri (stealth frigate), INS Shakti (fleet tanker) and INS Kavaratti (ASW corvette) — under Rear Admiral Alok Ananda (FOCEF) arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore as part of their South-East Asia operational deployment. On July 1, the ships conducted a PASSEX (passing exercise) with Royal Thai Navy's HTMS Chao Phraya after visiting Sattahip, Thailand. The visit reflects India's Act East Policy and Vision MAHASAGAR during the 2026 ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation.

Key Points

  • Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet ships — INS Udaygiri (stealth frigate), INS Shakti (fleet tanker) and INS Kavaratti (ASW corvette) — under Rear Admiral Alok Ananda (FOCEF) arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore as part of their South-East Asia operational deployment
  • On July 1, the ships conducted a PASSEX (passing exercise) with Royal Thai Navy's HTMS Chao Phraya after visiting Sattahip, Thailand
  • The visit reflects India's Act East Policy and Vision MAHASAGAR during the 2026 ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation
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Exam Note

• INS Udaygiri + INS Shakti + INS Kavaratti: Changi Naval Base, Singapore (Jul 3, 2026) • Led by: Rear Admiral Alok Ananda (FOCEF); PASSEX with Royal Thai Navy (HTMS Chao Phraya) • 2026: ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation; Act East Policy; Vision MAHASAGAR • INS Udaygiri: P17A stealth frigate; INS Kavaratti: ASW corvette; INS Shakti: fleet tanker

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