**Summary:**
On August 27th and 28th, 2025, Indian Naval Ships (INS) Tamal and Surat arrived in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. INS Tamal is the eighth ship of the Talwar-class stealth frigates, while INS Surat is the latest indigenously constructed guided-missile destroyer of the Indian Navy. The port call includes engagement between the ships' crews and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) and Border Guards through sports, familiarization with naval facilities, and discussions aimed at strengthening Indo-Saudi Arabian relations. A cultural exchange will be hosted by the Indian side for senior dignitaries from the RSNF, Border Guards, diplomats, members of the diaspora, and local government officials. This visit highlights India's commitment to bolstering defense collaboration and friendly ties with Saudi Arabia, offering an opportunity for both navies to share best practices and explore further engagement avenues. This information was released by PIB Delhi on August 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM (Release ID: 2161817).
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry responsible for defence.
INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS TAMAL: Indian Naval Ship Tamal, a Talwar-class stealth frigate.
SURAT: Indian Naval Ship Surat, an indigenously constructed guided-missile destroyer of the Indian Navy.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A city in Saudi Arabia, the location of the port visit.
Indian Navy: The naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces.
Royal Saudi Naval Forces: The naval force of Saudi Arabia.
Border Guards: Saudi Arabia's border security and coast guard agency.
IndoSaudi Arabian relations: Bilateral relations between India and Saudi Arabia.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS TAMAL AND SURAT
ARRIVED AT JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA
Posted On: 29 AUG 2025 3:00PM by PIB Delhi
INS Tamal, the eighth ship of the Talwar-class stealth frigates, and INS Surat, the latest indigenously
constructed guided-missile destroyer of the Indian Navy, arrived at Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 27
and 28 Aug 2025, respectively.
During the port call, the crew will engage with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) and Border Guards
through sports fixtures, familiarisation with naval facilities and discussions towards fostering Indo-Saudi
Arabian relations. The Indian side will host a cultural exchange for senior dignitaries of the RSNF, Border
Guards, diplomats, prominent members of the diaspora and local government officials.
The visit underscores India’s commitment to strengthening defence collaboration and friendly ties
with Saudi Arabia. It will also provide an opportunity for both navies to share Best Practices and
explore avenues for further engagement.*****
VM/SPS 168/25
(Release ID: 2161817)