INDIAN NAVY SHIP TRIKAND VISITS TARANTO, ITALY
Posted On: 02 OCT 2025 9:00AM by PIB Delhi
Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Trikand, called at Taranto, Italy, on 28 Sep 2025 during her ongoing operational deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
During the visit, the ship’s crew engaged in professional exchanges and cross-deck visits. These interactions focused on sharing best practices and enhancing mutual interoperability between the two navies.
Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of INS Trikand, paid a courtesy call on Rear Admiral Andrea Petroni, Commander of the Italian Navy’s Second Naval Division.
The port call underscores the importance attached by India to its relations with Italy and reflects the shared commitment of both nations to strengthening their growing defence cooperation and maritime partnership.
The ship has now proceeded for the next phase of deployment.
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