India Kenya defence: The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron made a stop at the port of Mombasa in Kenya on September 25, 2025. The squadron had four ships with it, INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul and the Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi. This moment became another big step for India to grow strong ties in the South West Indian Ocean.
When the ships reached Mombasa, the Kenya Navy gave them a warm welcome. The Defence Advisor and the Acting High Commissioner of India in Kenya also came to receive them. This showed how close the friendship is between the two nations and how they keep building on their sea partnership.
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MAHASAGAR
This trip is not just a random visit. It is part of India’s bigger plan called MAHASAGAR, which means Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. Through this program, India wants to grow better safety at sea, build training together and share more strength with friendly countries in the Indian Ocean.
Before coming to Kenya, the First Training Squadron already went to Seychelles, Mauritius, La Réunion and Mozambique. With all these visits, India is showing its strong hand in the Indian Ocean area.
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India Kenya Defence: Training and Community Bonds
During this stop in Mombasa, the navies of India and Kenya will take part in different events. They will do joint training together, a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX), and also a Passage Exercise (PASSEX). There will also be lighter events like a combined yoga session, a joint musical show by the Indian and Kenya Navy Bands and even community programs in and around Mombasa.
These activities are planned not just for better training but also for friendship. They help sailors understand each other better and connect with people on the ground, making bonds that go beyond only military work.
hat the First Training Squadron DoesThe First Training Squadron is very important because it trains young officers of the Indian Navy and also foreign navies that are friendly with India. When these ships go overseas, the cadets on board get to see how real operations work. They learn not only about navy duties but also about meeting new cultures, taking part in diplomacy and even helping in humanitarian work.
India and Kenya already share a deep defence relationship. They both have common values and similar interests and they both care about safety in the seas.
