What happened:
On February 23, INS Sudarshini departed from Safaga, Egypt during its ongoing Lokayan-26 global deployment after completing a 1,832 nautical mile passage from Salalah.
Why it matters:
The port visit and engagements with the Egyptian Navy underscore growing India–Egypt maritime cooperation and reflect India’s continued commitment to naval outreach and interoperability under the “Bridges of Friendship” initiative.