On April 7, 2026, the Indian Navy's frontline guided missile frigate, INS Trikand, arrived at Mombasa, Kenya, as part of an ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. The port call aims to strengthen bilateral ties and maritime cooperation between India and Kenya, coinciding with the official visit of Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
During the stay, the following activities are scheduled:
* **Engagements:** Professional, cultural, and social interactions.
* **Support:** Handing over essential stores to the Kenya Defence Forces.
* **Diplomacy:** The ship’s Commanding Officer will meet with senior government functionaries.
* **Exercise:** Upon departure, INS Trikand will conduct a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Kenya Navy to enhance maritime interoperability and exchange best practices.
The visit is aligned with India’s "MAHASAGAR" vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
**Document Details:**
* **Release ID:** 2249936
* **Posted On:** 08 APR 2026, 12:30 PM by PIB Delhi
* **Reference:** VM/SPS 66/26
Key Entities Referenced
MAHASAGAR: India’s maritime vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) focusing on security and growth in the Indian Ocean Region.
INS Trikand: A frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy whose deployment and port call facilitate maritime cooperation.
Mombasa, Kenya: The central location for the bilateral visit and professional engagements between India and Kenya.
Kenya Defence Forces: The national military organization of Kenya and the primary partner for handover of stores and maritime exercises.
Passage Exercise (PASSEX): A bilateral maritime exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and Kenya Navy to enhance interoperability.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRIKAND ARRIVES AT
MOMBASA, KENYA
Posted On: 08 APR 2026 12:30PM by PIB Delhi
INS Trikand, frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Mombasa, Kenya, on 07 Apr
2026, as part of its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit aims to
strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance bilateral ties between India and Kenya.
The port call coincides with the visit of VAdm Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-
Chief, Western Naval Command, to Kenya.
Professional, cultural and social engagements will be progressed during the stay, and essential stores will
be handed over to the Kenya Defence Forces. Additionally, the ship’s Commanding Officer will call on
senior government functionaries.
On departure from Mombasa, INS Trikand will engage in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with units of the
Kenya Navy. The exercise will facilitate exchange of Best Practices and enhance bilateral maritime
interoperability.
The port call by INS Trikand is aligned with India’s vision of MAHASAGAR - Mutual and Holistic
Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.______________________________________________________________
VM/SPS 66/26
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