Indian Navy's First Training Squadron heads on long-range deployment to South East Asia
The Indian Navy said on 7 January 2026 that its First Training Squadron — INS Tir, Shardul, Sujata and ICGS Sarathi — will make a Long Range Training Deployment to South East Asia for the 110th Integrated Officers' Training Course, with port calls in Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand.
Summary
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), made up of INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi, will proceed on a Long Range Training Deployment to South East Asia as part of the training of the 110th Integrated Officers' Training Course, the Defence Ministry said on 7 January 2026. The squadron is to call at ports in Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand, with training exchanges, cross-deck visits and Joint Maritime Partnership exercises with host navies. The deployment supports India's Act East Policy and its vision of a free, open and inclusive Indian Ocean Region.
Key facts
- Squadron
- First Training Squadron (1TS)
- Ships
- INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, ICGS Sarathi
- Course
- 110th Integrated Officers' Training Course
- Port calls
- Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand
- Activities
- Training exchanges, cross-deck visits, Joint Maritime Partnership exercises
- Policy link
- Act East Policy
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which of the following countries was NOT on the port-call list of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron deployment announced in January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Vietnam
PIB (Defence): the squadron is scheduled to call at Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand.
Which Indian Coast Guard ship is part of the Navy's First Training Squadron on its January 2026 deployment?
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Correct answer: A — ICGS Sarathi
PIB (Defence): the squadron comprises INS Tir, Shardul, Sujata and ICGS Sarathi.