New Delhi: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, completed its port call at Alexandria, Egypt, on September 11, 2025, as part of its ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. The deployment featured participation in the multilateral Exercise Bright Star 2025, aimed at strengthening regional security and operational interoperability among participating forces.
Exercise Bright Star 2025 Overview
Exercise Bright Star, hosted by Egypt and led by the U.S. Central Command, is a biennial multinational exercise encompassing air, land, and sea domains. The 2025 edition included forces from the USA, Egypt, India, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Greece, Italy, and other nations, focusing on enhancing readiness against hybrid threats and improving cooperative defense capabilities.
INS Trikand represented the Indian Navy’s participation alongside Indian Army and Air Force contingents, marking India’s integrated tri-service engagement in the exercise.
Activities During Port Call
During the port call at Alexandria, INS Trikand engaged in bilateral and multilateral cooperation activities including discussions with senior military officials, cross-deck visits between naval vessels, and cultural exchanges aimed at fostering people-to-people connections. The ship also participated in planning sessions for the forthcoming sea phase of the exercise.
Sea Phase and Operational Performance
The sea phase involved realistic maritime combat scenarios testing the operational capabilities of all participating naval forces. INS Trikand earned commendations for precise shooting and professional conduct throughout the exercise, showcasing the Indian Navy’s operational readiness.
Conclusion
Following a professionally rewarding port call and successful exercise participation, INS Trikand departed Alexandria to continue its deployment in the region. The mission ahead involves engagements with partner maritime nations to enhance procedural commonalities and exchange best practices, aiming to improve combined operations against traditional and non-traditional maritime threats.
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Source: PIB
