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Three Indian naval vessels have arrived in Malé for joint training with the MNDF, as India and the Maldives continue efforts to strengthen defence and maritime cooperation.
Mariyam Adheela
One of the Indian naval vessels that arrived in the Maldives for a training visit. Photo: Indian High Commission
Male’: Three Indian naval vessels have arrived in Male’ as part of a training visit aimed at enhancing military cooperation between India and the Maldives.
The Indian High Commission announced on X that the vessels are INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi, belonging to India’s First Training Squadron.
During the visit, Indian naval personnel are expected to conduct joint training activities with the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).
The First Training Squadron ships (INS Tir, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi) arrived in Malé today on an overseas deployment.
The visit features professional exchanges, joint training, and community outreach to strengthen maritime ties and friendship between India and the Maldives. https://t.co/6S0NlWFyWn
— India in Maldives (@HCIMaldives) October 21, 2026
The visit is intended to deepen defence cooperation and strengthen maritime relations between the two neighbouring countries. The MNDF has also welcomed the arrival of the Indian vessels.
Such engagements provide opportunities for personnel from both forces to exchange expertise and improve coordination in maritime operations.
India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka also conduct the annual trilateral military exercise Dosti, which focuses on strengthening cooperation and maritime security.
The latest joint military exercises between Indian and Maldivian forces were held in January this year, reflecting the continued defence engagement between the two countries.
