Indian Navy’s training voyage to Singapore has become one of the main measures to promote maritime diplomacy and regional cooperation in Southeast Asia. This deployment is part of India’s Act East Policy and underlines New Delhi’s intention to develop defence ties with ASEAN countries even more. The Indian Navy training voyage to Singapore does not only consist of professional naval training, but also the exchange of cultures and connections between peoples. The Indian Navy training voyage to Singapore is part of the growing concern about a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific, and India’s maritime partner and its commitment to making the region more stable through collaboration and trust-building measures.
Maritime Diplomacy and Cultural Outreach
The First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy, consisting of the ships INS Tir, Shardul, Sujata, and Sarathi, was in Singapore from 15th to 18th January 2026. This Indian Navy training voyage to Singapore is a part of a future deployment over a long period going around Southeast Asia to give the officer trainees more operating experience. This also enables the participation of trainees from the nations with which India has friendly relations thereby reinforcing the cooperation among the three or more parties. Besides professional interactions, cultural activities such as Indian Navy Band’s performances provided the professional interactions and established goodwill. In summary, the Indian Navy training voyage to Singapore is a pointer to India’s growing naval outreach, partnership in maritime cooperation, and security partnerships in the region built on trust.
