Overview

• INS Trikand arrived at Alexandria on September 1 during a Mediterranean operational deployment.
• The frigate is participating in the U.S. Central Command exercise hosted by Egypt from September 1 to 10 across air, land and sea.
• Indian Army and Air Force contingents are joining the drill alongside the Navy for a coordinated tri-service presence.
• Reported participating nations include the United States, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Greece, Cyprus and Italy in addition to India.
• The port call program features meetings with senior military officials, cross-deck visits, cultural exchanges and sports fixtures to deepen cooperation and share best practices against traditional and non-traditional maritime threats.