INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish arrive at Subic Bay, Philippines, for ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity
On 20 September 2026, Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines, to take part in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (ADMM-Plus JCA).
Summary
The arrival of INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish at Subic Bay is part of the Indian Navy's Operational Deployment. The ADMM-Plus JCA brings together maritime forces from ASEAN member states and the eight Plus countries to improve interoperability and maritime cooperation. The Defence Ministry said the participation is in line with India's Act East Policy and the MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
Key facts
- Ships
- INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish
- Port
- Subic Bay, Philippines — arrived 20 Sep 2026
- Activity
- ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (JCA)
- Participants
- ASEAN member states and eight Plus countries
- Policy link
- Act East Policy; MAHASAGAR vision
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where did INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish arrive on 20 September 2026 for the ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity?
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Correct answer: D — Subic Bay, Philippines
The two ships arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 20 September 2026.
INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish went to the Philippines in September 2026 to take part in which activity?
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Correct answer: B — ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity
The ships arrived at Subic Bay to participate in the ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (JCA).
Consider the following: 1. MAHASAGAR stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. 2. The ADMM-Plus brings together ASEAN member states and eight Plus countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated in the Defence Ministry release on the ADMM-Plus JCA deployment.