New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) - INS Tir, ICGS Sarathi and INS Shardul departed La Reunion and Port Louis respectively on 11 September 2025, reinforcing maritime cooperation and regional security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). At La Reunion, bilateral engagements between the Indian Navy and the French Navy focused on professional exchanges and training interactions. INS Tir and ICGS Sarathi participated in a PASSEX with the Floreal class frigate FS Le Malin, which included coordinated manoeuvres, communication drills and navigation exercises.
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