On January 7, 2026, the First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy (IN) began its Long-Range Training Deployment (LRTD) to Southeast Asia, part of the 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC), giving naval cadets real operational experience at sea.
- What? Indian Navy’s 1TS began LRTD to Southeast Asia
- Vessels: INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, ICGS Sarathi
- Policy Link: Act East Policy
- Purpose: Provides naval cadets hands-on experience in seamanship, navigation, and professional operations.
- Port Calls: Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand.
About Long-Range Training Deployment (LRTD)
Overview: It is a special type of naval training mission where ships, along with naval cadets and trainees, sail for extended periods across long distances, often into foreign waters.
Vessels Deployed: The deployment includes several vessels from the IN and Indian Coast Guard (ICG), including Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tir, INS Shardul , INS Sujata , and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sarathi.
Operational Exposure: The trainees gain hands-on experience in seamanship, navigation, and professional naval operations in varied maritime environments.
Port Calls & Engagements: The squadron will make scheduled port calls in key Southeast Asian countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Significance: The visit strengthens India’s Act East Policy ties with Southeast Asia, promoting a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
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