Indian Navy Eastern Fleet ships arrive at Sattahip, Thailand

Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti and Shakti reached Sattahip in Thailand as part of their operational deployment to the South East Asia region.

The visit reflects India’s continuing maritime engagement with South East Asia. Port calls by Indian Navy ships help build interoperability, naval diplomacy and defence cooperation with friendly countries. Such deployments also strengthen India’s Act East orientation and its presence in strategically important sea lanes. The event is relevant for current affairs because it connects defence diplomacy with India’s broader regional security approach.