The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, ICGS Sarathi, and INS Shardul, recently completed a Long Range Training Deployment in the Southwest Indian Ocean, with port calls at La Reunion and Mauritius. These visits included joint exercises, discussions on regional security, and cultural exchanges, reinforcing India’s commitment to maritime collaboration and partnerships, particularly with France and Mauritius. The engagement highlighted India’s strategic focus on enhancing regional stability and interoperability through joint training operations, reaffirming its pivotal role in fostering goodwill and cooperation across the Indian Ocean Region under the MAHASAGAR vision. This deployment significantly strengthens India’s diplomatic ties with key partners.