On 18 September 2025, the maiden bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy concluded in the Mediterranean Sea. This exercise was conducted in two phases: a harbour phase held from 13 to 17 September 2025 at Salamis Naval Base, and a sea phase on 17 and 18 September 2025. The Indian Navy was represented by guided missile stealth frigate INS Trikand.
The harbour phase included cross-deck visits and professional interactions, including a pre-sail conference onboard HS Themistokles, an Elli class frigate of the Hellenic Navy. A cultural exchange onboard hosted His Excellency Mr. Rudrendra Tandon, Ambassador of India to Greece, Commodore Spyridon Mantis, Commander, Salamis Naval Base, senior Hellenic Navy officers, and their families. Crew also visited the Sacred Rock of Acropolis.
The sea phase included complex maritime maneuvers and tactical exercises such as night VBSS operations, replenishment-at-sea procedures, joint Anti-Submarine Warfare, coordinated gun firing, and cross-deck helicopter operations. Following the exercise, INS Trikand proceeded for the next phase of her deployment in the Mediterranean Sea.
The information was released by PIB Delhi on 20 September 2025 at 4:29 PM.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Navy: One of the participants in the bilateral maritime exercise.
Hellenic Navy: One of the participants in the bilateral maritime exercise.
Mediterranean Sea: Location where the bilateral maritime exercise took place.
INS Trikand: Guided missile stealth frigate representing the Indian Navy in the exercise.
Ministry of Defence: Releasing Ministry of the document
Ministry of Defence
MAIDEN BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE
BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY AND HELLENIC NAVY
CONCLUDES IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
Posted On: 20 SEP 2025 4:29PM by PIB Delhi
The maiden edition of the bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy
concluded on 18 Sep 2025 in the Mediterranean Sea, marking an important milestone in the growing
defence cooperation between India and Greece. The exercise was conducted in two phases - a harbour phase
held from 13 to 17 Sep 2025 at Salamis Naval Base, followed by the sea phase on 17 and 18 Sep 2025. The
Indian Navy was represented by guided missile stealth frigate INS Trikand.
During the harbour phase, personnel of both navies engaged in a wide range of activities aimed at fostering
mutual understanding and synergy. Key events included cross-deck visits to strengthen operational
familiarity, professional interactions between the crew and a pre-sail conference conducted onboard HS
Themistokles, Elli class frigate of the Hellenic Navy. During a cultural exchange onboard, the ship hosted His
Excellency Mr. Rudrendra Tandon, Ambassador of India to Greece, Commodore Spyridon Mantis,
Commander, Salamis Naval Base and senior officers of the Hellenic Navy and their families. The event
showcased India’s rich traditions and strengthened bonds between the two maritime forces. Additionally, the
ship’s crew visited the Sacred Rock of Acropolis.
The sea phase witnessed complex maritime manoeuvres and tactical exercises between units of
both navies, which included night VBSS operations, replenishment-at-sea procedures, joint Anti-
Submarine Warfare, coordinated gun firing and cross-deck helicopter operations to enhance
interoperability. These exercises not only validated the professional skills of both navies but also
underscored their ability to operate jointly in challenging maritime scenarios.
Successful conduct of the maiden bilateral exercise reflects the growing convergence of India and Greece on
maritime security and cooperative engagement. Both nations share common interests in ensuring safety,
stability, and freedom of navigation in the global maritime commons. The collaboration offered a valuable
opportunity for sharing best practices, developing interoperability, and enhancing professional rapport
between the two navies.
Following the conclusion of the exercise, INS Trikand proceeded for the next phase of her deployment in the
Mediterranean Sea.****
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