Navy's First Training Squadron makes port call at Belawan, Indonesia
Ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron — INS Tir, INS Shardul and INS Sujata, with ICGS Sarathi — made a port call at Belawan, Indonesia, on 20 January 2026.
Summary
The squadron, on a training deployment to Southeast Asia, was welcomed by the Indonesian Navy with a ceremonial reception. Personnel of both navies planned cross-deck visits and joint training to improve interoperability, along with joint yoga sessions, school visits, friendly sports and community outreach. The Navy said the deployment reflects India's Act East Policy and the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), through regular interactions with Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) members.
Key facts
- Port call
- Belawan, Indonesia, 20 January 2026
- Ships
- INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, ICGS Sarathi
- Formation
- First Training Squadron (1TS)
- Deployment
- Training deployment to Southeast Asia
- Policy link
- Act East Policy; MAHASAGAR; IONS
Practice MCQs 2 questions
At which Indonesian port did the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron make a port call on 20 January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Belawan
PIB (Defence): the First Training Squadron made a port call at Belawan, Indonesia, on 20 January 2026.
Which of the following was NOT among the ships of the First Training Squadron at Belawan in January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — INS Vikrant
PIB (Defence): the ships were INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi.