Maiden India–Greece bilateral naval exercise concludes in the Mediterranean
The maiden bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy concluded in the Mediterranean Sea on 18 September 2025, with INS Trikand representing India.
Summary
The maiden bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy concluded in the Mediterranean Sea on 18 September 2025. The exercise had a harbour phase from 13 to 17 September at Salamis Naval Base, followed by a sea phase on 17 and 18 September. The Indian Navy was represented by the guided missile stealth frigate INS Trikand, and the pre-sail conference was held aboard HS Themistokles, an Elli-class frigate of the Hellenic Navy. The sea phase included night VBSS operations, replenishment at sea, joint anti-submarine warfare, coordinated gun firing and cross-deck helicopter operations. The Ministry of Defence said the exercise reflects the growing convergence of India and Greece on maritime security.
Key facts
- Edition
- Maiden (first) India–Greece bilateral naval exercise
- Concluded
- 18 September 2025, Mediterranean Sea
- Harbour phase
- 13–17 September, Salamis Naval Base
- Sea phase
- 17–18 September
- Indian ship
- INS Trikand (guided missile stealth frigate)
- Greek ship
- HS Themistokles (Elli-class frigate)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which Indian Navy ship took part in the maiden India–Greece bilateral maritime exercise that concluded on 18 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — INS Trikand
The Indian Navy was represented by the guided missile stealth frigate INS Trikand.
At which Greek naval base was the harbour phase of the maiden India–Greece maritime exercise held in September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Salamis
The harbour phase was held from 13 to 17 September 2025 at Salamis Naval Base.
Consider the following statements about the maiden India–Greece bilateral maritime exercise of September 2025: 1. Its sea phase included joint anti-submarine warfare and cross-deck helicopter operations. 2. Its pre-sail conference was held aboard INS Trikand. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The sea phase included joint ASW and cross-deck helicopter operations, but the pre-sail conference was held aboard HS Themistokles, an Elli-class frigate of the Hellenic Navy.