**Summary of Indian Navy Eastern Fleet Deployment to Vietnam**
**Event Overview**
On June 22, 2026, two indigenously designed and constructed Indian Navy warships, INS Udaygiri (a stealth frigate) and INS Kavaratti (an anti-submarine warfare corvette), arrived at Nha Rong Port in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This visit is part of an operational deployment to the South East Asia region.
**Leadership and Reception**
The deployment is led by Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. The ships were received with a ceremonial welcome involving personnel from the Vietnam People's Navy, representatives of the Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) People’s Committee, and port authorities. The reception highlighted the longstanding maritime partnership and growing ties between the two nations.
**Strategic Significance**
This visit marks the first major Indian naval presence in Vietnam since the bilateral relationship was elevated to an "Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" in May 2026. The deployment aims to further strengthen bilateral naval cooperation and exchange perspectives on regional maritime security.
**Planned Activities**
During the port call, the Indian and Vietnamese navies will engage in:
* Professional interactions and senior leadership meetings.
* Cross-deck exchanges and sporting fixtures.
* Community outreach activities.
**Administrative Details**
* **Source:** Ministry of Defence (PIB Delhi)
* **Release Date/Time:** 23 June 2026, 4:08 PM
* **Release ID:** 2277010
* **Visitor Count:** 1289
* **Available Languages:** English, Urdu, Hindi, and Tamil
Key Entities Referenced
Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: The bilateral diplomatic framework between India and Vietnam that was elevated in May 2026, providing the strategic context for this naval deployment.
Indian Navy: The primary defense organization executing the operational deployment and conducting bilateral maritime cooperation activities.
Vietnam People's Navy: The host maritime force participating in professional interactions, cross-deck exchanges, and senior leadership meetings to strengthen ties.
INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti: Indigenously designed and constructed warships (a stealth frigate and an anti-submarine warfare corvette) representing India's naval presence.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: The central location of the port call and the primary site for the bilateral naval interactions and community outreach activities.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY'S EASTERN FLEET SHIPS
UDAYGIRI AND KAVARATTI ARRIVE AT HO CHI
MINH CITY, VIETNAM
प्रव तथ: 23 JUN 2026 4:08PM by PIB Delhi
INS Udaygiri, a stealth frigate, and INS Kavaratti, an anti-submarine warfare corvette, both indigenously
designed and constructed warships of the Indian Navy, arrived at Nha Rong Port, Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam, on 22 Jun 2026 during their operational deployment to the South East Asia region.
The ships, led by RAdm Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, were accorded a warm
ceremonial welcome by personnel from the Vietnam People's Navy, representatives of the HCMC People’s
Committee, and port authorities. The reception reflected the close, longstanding ties between the two
navies and the growing maritime partnership between India and Vietnam.
During the port call, the Indian Navy and the Vietnam People’s Navy will undertake a series of
professional interactions, cross-deck exchanges, sporting fixtures and community outreach activities.
Senior leadership interactions are also scheduled, offering an opportunity to exchange perspectives and
further strengthen bilateral naval cooperation.
This deployment marks the Indian Navy’s first major presence in Vietnam since the bilateral relationship
was elevated to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2026.****
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