Question
Which Indian naval ship participated in the first
India–Republic of Korea Navy Bilateral Exercise?Solution
The INS Sahyadri, a Shivalik-class stealth frigate commissioned in 2012, participated in the first-ever India–Republic of Korea Navy Bilateral Exercise held in Busan, South Korea, in October 2025. The exercise included harbour and sea phases with joint naval drills alongside the ROKS Gyeongnam, aimed at improving interoperability and maritime security cooperation.