INS Trikand in Egypt: The Indian Navy ship INS Trikand arrived at the port of Alexandria in Egypt on September 1. The warship is on duty in the Mediterranean Sea and came to join the big exercise Bright Star 2025. This drill will go on from September 1 to September 10 and it is one of the biggest in the region. Not only the Navy but also the Indian Army and Air Force are taking part in it.
Bright Star 2025 is a huge event led by US Central Command and Egypt, and many countries are joining it. The goal is to train together on air, land and sea so that the forces can work like one team when facing threats.
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The exercise will focus on irregular warfare and hybrid challenges. Along with India, the United States and Egypt, other countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Greece, Cyprus and Italy are also coming with their forces. This shows how many nations want to work together for better safety and cooperation.
Activities in Alexandria
While INS Trikand is in Alexandria, the crew will do many things to build stronger ties. They will meet senior officers from different countries and sit for talks. There will also be cross-deck visits where sailors from different navies go on each other’s ships to learn. Besides that, cultural events and friendly sports matches are planned so that people from different places can bond and understand each other better.
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The deployment of INS Trikand is not only for this exercise. The Navy also planned more stops in the Mediterranean region to meet and work with other navies. The main idea is to practice together and share best ways of working. These exchanges help navies act smoothly together in case of common dangers, whether traditional threats like war at sea or non-traditional ones like piracy or terrorism.

