Singapore, July 2
Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet Ships - INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti - have arrived at the Changi Naval Base in Singapore as part of their operational deployment to South East Asia, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening maritime partnership between the two nations.
The High Commission of India in Singapore noted that naval ships' visit to Singapore demonstrates India's commitment to strengthening maritime partnership in the region in line with its Act East Policy and Vision MAHASAGAR.
"Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Ships INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti, led by RAdm Alok Ananda, FOCEF arrived at the Changi Naval Base in Singapore as part of their operational deployment to South East Asia," High Commission of India in Singapore posted on X.
"As we celebrate 2026 as ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation, the visit reflects India's commitment to strengthening maritime partnerships in the region in line with its Act East Policy and Vision MAHASAGAR," it added.
India's High Commissioner to Singapore, Shilpak Ambule, visited INS Udaygiri and met Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.
"High Commissioner visited Flag Ship INS Udaygiri and interacted with FOCEF RAdm Alok Ananda. High Commissioner was briefed about the capabilities of visiting indigenous Indian Navy ships and the activities of Eastern Fleet during their ongoing operational deployment to South East Asia," High Commission of India in Singapore posted on X.
On June 30, Indian and Singapore Navy came together for Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) on Maritime Patrol Aircraft Operations, during the visit of Indian Navy’s P-8I (Poseidon-8 India) aircraft to Paya Lebar Airbase in Singapore.
“Strengthening India-Singapore Defence Cooperation. Indian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy teams came together for Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) on Maritime Patrol Aircraft Operations during the visit by the Indian Navy’s P8I at Paya Lebar Airbase in Singapore,” the High Commission of India in Singapore wrote on X.
“The SMEE witnessed in-depth exchanges on maritime surveillance capabilities, operational procedures, training and best practices, reflecting a strong and enduring defence partnership,” it added.
Earlier on June 23, Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, held a meeting with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani, discussing defence cooperation between the armed forces of the two nations through exercises, exchanges and established dialogues.
During the meeting, Simon Wong had congratulated General Subramani on his appointment as India's CDS.
"Had an introductory call today on Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, General NS Raja Subramani. Congratulated him on his recent appointment and reflected on the breadth of long-running defence cooperation between the armed forces of both countries through major exercises, exchanges, and established dialogues. Also shared views on furthering this strong partnership under General Subramani’s leadership. - HC Wong," Singapore's High Commissioner to India, posted on X.
