**Summary of Indian Naval Ships Deployment to Singapore**
**Overview**
On July 1, 2026, Indian Naval Ships (INS) **Udaygiri, Kavaratti, and Shakti**, representing the Eastern Fleet, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore. The fleet is under the command of Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. This visit is a key component of the Indian Navy’s operational deployment within the Southeast Asia Region.
**Strategic Framework**
The deployment aligns with several of the Government of India’s strategic initiatives and maritime visions, including:
* **Act East Policy:** Strengthening ties with neighboring Asia-Pacific nations.
* **MAHASAGAR:** Advancing India’s vision for security and growth for all in the region.
* **ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation 2026:** Furthering collective objectives for regional maritime stability.
**Key Activities and Objectives**
During the port call, the Indian Navy will engage with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) through:
* **Professional Interactions:** Discussions on mutual maritime interests and operational challenges.
* **Capacity Building:** Cross-deck visits and the exchange of "Best Practices" to enhance interoperability between the two forces.
* **Regional Security:** Promoting a shared vision for a safe, secure, and inclusive maritime environment through collective security and collaboration.
**Administrative Data**
* **Release Date:** July 2, 2026 (6:52 PM)
* **Issuing Authority:** Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi, Ministry of Defence
* **Release ID:** 2280455
* **Personnel in Command:** RAdm Alok Ananda
* **Vessels Involved:** INS Udaygiri, INS Kavaratti, INS Shakti
Key Entities Referenced
Act East Policy: The Government of India's strategic foreign policy framework guiding the naval deployment and regional engagement in South East Asia.
MAHASAGAR: A maritime vision focusing on collective security and regional cooperation that informs the Navy's strategic objectives.
ASEAN - India Year of Maritime Cooperation 2026: A collaborative initiative aimed at strengthening maritime ties and interoperability between India and ASEAN member states.
Changi Naval Base, Singapore: The central location for the operational deployment's port call and bilateral professional interactions.
Eastern Fleet, Indian Navy: The primary naval formation responsible for the operational deployment and maritime security engagements in the region.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY’S EASTERN FLEET SHIPS
UDAYGIRI, KAVARATTI, AND SHAKTI ARRIVE AT
CHANGI NAVAL BASE, SINGAPORE
प्रव तथ: 02 JUL 2026 6:52PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti, and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet, under the command of RAdm
Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on 01
Jul 2026.
The visit exemplifies the strong and long-standing ties between the two navies and forms part of the
Indian Navy’s ongoing operational deployment in the South East Asia Region, which is in consonance
with the Government of India's Act East Policy, the vision of MAHASAGAR, and also furthers the
objectives of the ASEAN - India Year of Maritime Cooperation 2026.
During the port call, the ships will engage with the Republic of Singapore Navy through professional
interactions, cross-deck visits, and discussions on issues of mutual maritime interest. These engagements
will provide an opportunity for personnel of both navies to exchange operational experiences and Best
Practices, enhancing mutual understanding and interoperability.
India remains committed to fostering collective maritime security, promoting regional cooperation and
advancing collaboration among maritime partners. The visit to Singapore reinforces these objectives and
contributes to strengthening the shared vision of a safe, secure, and inclusive maritime environment._______________________________________________________________
VM/SPS
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