Exercise IN-RoKN:
Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri is participating in the India-Republic of Korea Navy (IN-RoKN) Bilateral Exercise which is taking place at Busan Naval Harbour, Republic of Korea.
- Exercise IN-RoKN is a bilateral naval exercise conducted between Indian Navy (IN) and South Korea Navy (RoKN).
- Phases
- Harbour phase: During this phase personnel of both navies will participate in professional interactions, cross-deck visits, cross-training activities and sporting events.These activities will facilitate the exchange of operational experiences and Best Practices, while fostering mutual understanding and professional camaraderie.
- Sea Phase: It involves INS Sahyadri and ROKS Munmu the Great, providing opportunities to strengthen operational coordination, enhance interoperability and consolidate professional ties between the two navies.It underscores the shared commitment of India and the Republic of Korea to strengthening maritime cooperation and contributing to peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific.
INS Sahyadri:
- INS Sahyadri is the third ship of the Shivalik-class guided-missile stealth frigates. It was built by Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai.
- It is indigenously designed, constructed and commissioned in 2012.
- It is equipped with cutting-edge weapons and sensors to identify and eliminate threats from the air, the surface, and the subsurface.
- The ship is capable of carrying Barak-1 and Shtil-1 3S90M missiles, BrahMos anti-ship missiles, anti-submarine rocket launchers.
- It is equipped with a versatile array of weapons and sensors and can carry multi-role helicopters. It represents the ‘coming of age’ of India’s warship building capabilities.
