INS Sudarshini arrives at Alexandria, Egypt, on its second visit during the Lokayan 26 expedition
On 23 September 2026, the Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Alexandria, Egypt, its second visit to the port during the 10-month Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition.
Summary
INS Sudarshini, a three-masted barque, began Lokayan 26 from Kochi on 20 January 2026 and is scheduled to cover about 22,000 nautical miles across 18 ports in 13 countries. INS Sudarshini made its first-ever Atlantic crossing on the voyage, reaching Antigua on 27 May 2026 after a 19-day passage from Cape Verde. At Alexandria the ship was received by Rear Admiral Mohamed Abdel Aziz, Commander, Alexandria Naval Base. The port call includes courtesy calls, cross-deck visits and professional interactions with the Egyptian Navy.
Key facts
- Ship
- INS Sudarshini, Indian Navy sail training ship (three-masted barque)
- Port call
- Alexandria, Egypt, 23 Sep 2026 — second visit during the deployment
- Expedition
- Lokayan 26, from Kochi on 20 Jan 2026; about 22,000 nm, 18 ports, 13 countries
- Atlantic crossing
- First by INS Sudarshini; reached Antigua on 27 May 2026
- Received by
- Rear Admiral Mohamed Abdel Aziz, Commander, Alexandria Naval Base
Practice MCQs 3 questions
INS Sudarshini arrived at which port on 23 September 2026 during Lokayan 26?
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Correct answer: C — Alexandria, Egypt
INS Sudarshini arrived at Alexandria, Egypt, on 23 September 2026, its second visit there during the deployment.
From which port did INS Sudarshini begin the Lokayan 26 expedition on 20 January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Kochi
The 10-month expedition began from Kochi on 20 January 2026.
Consider the following about the Lokayan 26 expedition of INS Sudarshini: 1. INS Sudarshini is scheduled to cover about 22,000 nautical miles across 18 ports in 13 countries. 2. INS Sudarshini made its first Atlantic crossing, reaching Antigua on 27 May 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Defence release of 24 September 2026.