Answer: INS Trikand
Notes: Indian naval stealth frigate INS Trikand arrived at Alexandria, Egypt on Monday for operational deployment in the Mediterranean Sea. INS Trikand participated in Exercise Bright Star 2025, a major multilateral drill hosted by Egypt from September 1 to 10. Exercise Bright Star is conducted under the aegis of U.S. Central Command to enhance interoperability, strengthen regional security, and address hybrid threat scenarios. Participating nations include India, Egypt, United States, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Greece, Cyprus, and Italy. The exercise aims to deepen bilateral and multilateral ties among participating countries.
