Indian Navy Ships Visit Vietnam for Maritime Cooperation

Indian Navy warships INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti arrived at Nha Rong Port in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on 22 June 2026. The deployment is a three-day goodwill and operational visit to Southeast Asia and is scheduled to end on 24 June 2026.

Indian Navy Task Group

The Indian task group has 610 officers and sailors. Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, leads the formation. INS Udaygiri is a stealth frigate, and INS Kavaratti is an anti-submarine warfare corvette.

Vietnam Visit and Naval Protocol

Personnel of the Vietnam People’s Navy, representatives of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, and port authorities gave a ceremonial welcome to the ships. One account of the deployment also names INS Taragiri as part of the task group, while INS Kavaratti is mentioned at a separate port in Ho Chi Minh City.

India-Vietnam Maritime Cooperation

India and Vietnam elevated their bilateral ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2026. The visit includes senior-level engagements, cross-deck visits, sporting events, and community outreach programmes between the two navies.

Important Facts for Exams

• INS Udaygiri is a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy.
• INS Kavaratti is an anti-submarine warfare corvette of the Indian Navy.
• Nha Rong Port is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
• The Indo-Pacific region is a major maritime theatre for naval cooperation and security arrangements.

The Vietnam visit is the Indian Navy’s first major presence in the country since the May 2026 upgrade in bilateral ties. The deployment is linked with maritime security discussions and naval cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.