Sasebo [Japan], October 29 (ANI): The Indian Navy’s indigenously constructed Stealth Frigate, INS Sahyadri, made a port name at Sasebo and acquired a heat welcome upon arrival. The go to noticed discussions between the 2 navies on elements associated to enhancing collaboration and interoperability.
The Indian Navy famous that INS Sahyadri, the indigenously constructed Stealth Frigate of the Indian Navy arrived at Sasebo, Japan on 28 October 2025. The ship acquired a heat welcome from the personnel of JMSDF.
Sasebo is the ship’s second port of name in Japan throughout its ongoing long-range operational deployment to the Indo-Pacific. This go to underscores the India-Japan strategic alignment and symbolises the strong Indian Navy – JMSDF relationship.
The Indian Navy additional famous that in the course of the port name, the Commanding Officer of INS Sahyadri Captain Rajat Kumar, referred to as on VAdm Fukuda Tatsuya, Commandant Sasebo district. Discussions included elements associated to enhancing collaboration and interoperability between the 2 navies.
Through a publish on X on Tuesday, the Indian Embassy in Tokyo stated, ‘INS Sahyadri arrived at Sasebo to a heat welcome ceremony by JMSDF Sasebo District. Sahyadri, commanded by Capt Rajat Kumar is collaborating within the Japan-India Maritime Exercise – JAIMEX 25.’As a part of the 2 nations’ defence cooperation, INS Sahyadri additionally made a port name on the Maritime Self-defence Force’s Sasebo base in southwest Japan, in keeping with Japan’s Kyodo News. After giving its crew an opportunity to relaxation and replenish their provides, the frigate is predicted to depart the port in Nagasaki Prefecture on Friday, Kyodo News added in its report.
‘The enchancment of interoperability between the MSDF and the Indian Navy is important to understand a free and open Indo-Pacific,’ stated Captain Shingo Asari, who welcomed the Indian ship and its crew, Kyodo News reported.
The Indian and Japanese navies carried out the harbour section of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX-25), that includes a collection of actions together with cross-deck visits, skilled interactions and a mixed yoga camp that strengthened camaraderie and cooperation between the 2 forces, the Indian Navy spokesperson stated in an official assertion on Saturday.
The Indian Navy’s indigenously constructed Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri participated within the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX-25) held from October 16 to 18 and arrived at Yokosuka Port, Japan, on October 21 for the harbour section.
According to the Ministry of Defence, earlier than arriving at Yokosuka, INS Sahyadri joined Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ships Asahi, Oumi and the submarine Jinryu for the ocean section.
The ships carried out superior anti-submarine warfare and missile defence drills, in addition to flying operations and underway replenishment (refuelling and provide operations at sea). These workout routines helped enhance coordination between the 2 navies and strengthened cooperation below the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, established in 2014 to advertise peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area.
Commissioned in 2012, INS Sahyadri showcases India’s progress in indigenous defence know-how and helps the imaginative and prescient of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India). The stealth frigate has taken half in a number of essential operational deployments and joint workout routines with different international locations. (ANI)