**Summary of Indian Naval Ships' Visit to Thailand**
On June 27, 2026, the Ministry of Defence (via PIB Delhi) announced the arrival of Indian Naval Ships **Udaygiri, Kavaratti, and Shakti** at Sattahip, Thailand. These vessels, belonging to the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet, are currently on an operational deployment to the South East Asia Region.
The fleet is led by **Rear Admiral Alok Ananda**, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. Upon arrival, the ships were received by the Royal Thai Navy. This port call is intended to underscore the long-standing maritime partnership between India and Thailand and to enhance regional engagement with South East Asian nations.
**Key Objectives and Activities:**
* **Strengthening Cooperation:** The visit focuses on navy-to-navy cooperation and interoperability through professional exchanges, cross-deck visits, and operational interactions.
* **Bilateral Ties:** Activities include sporting engagements and community outreach to foster camaraderie and mutual cooperation.
* **Showcasing Technology:** The deployment highlights India's "indigenous design, modular construction, and state-of-the-art technology," positioning the nation as a reliable partner in defence manufacturing.
**Administrative Details:**
* **Release ID:** 2278375
* **Date/Time of Release:** 27 JUN 2026, 1:40 PM
* **Source:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Defence
* **Language Availability:** The official release is available in Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, and Tamil.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Navy (Eastern Fleet): The primary operational unit of the Indian Navy involved in the deployment to the South East Asia Region to strengthen maritime cooperation.
Sattahip, Thailand: The central location for the port call, serving as the venue for bilateral maritime engagements and professional exchanges.
Royal Thai Navy: The partner maritime force receiving the Indian ships and participating in joint cooperation and interoperability activities.
RAdm Alok Ananda: The Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet who led the naval mission and diplomatic port call.
Ministry of Defence: The primary ministry responsible for the oversight and authorization of the Indian Navy's international deployments.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY’S EASTERN FLEET SHIPS
UDAYGIRI, KAVARATTI, AND SHAKTI ARRIVE
AT SATTAHIP, THAILAND
प्रव तथ: 27 JUN 2026 1:40PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti, and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet arrived at Sattahip, Thailand, as
part of their operational deployment to the South East Asia Region.
The ships, led by RAdm Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, were received by the
Royal Thai Navy. The port call is part of India's continued maritime engagement with South East Asian
nations and reflects the close and long-standing maritime partnership between India and Thailand.
The visit will include professional exchanges, cross-deck visits, operational interactions, sporting
engagements, and community outreach aimed at strengthening navy-to-navy cooperation and
interoperability.
The port call aims to further strengthen camaraderie, mutual cooperation, and bilateral maritime ties
between India and Thailand. It also showcases the indigenous design, modular construction, and state-
of-the-art technology of Indian Naval ships, highlighting India's growing capabilities, and credentials as
a reliable partner, in defence technology.****
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