The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron
♦ The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) will undertake a Long Range Training Deployment to Southeast Asia as part of the training curriculum of the 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC), the Ministry of Defence said on 7 January 2026. The deployment will see Indian Naval Ships INS Tir, INS Shardul and INS Sujata, along with Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, sailing to Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. ♦ The initiative aims to provide comprehensive operational and cross-cultural exposure to officer trainees while reinforcing India’s maritime engagement with Southeast Asian nations under the Act East Policy. ♦ The deployment also reflects India’s vision for a free, open and inclusive Indian Ocean Region and contributes to strengthening maritime diplomacy and regional cooperation. ♦ The 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course includes six international officer trainees, highlighting the Indian Navy’s commitment to capacity building and professional military training for personnel from friendly foreign countries.