02 October 2013

News Story: India's stealth frigate INS Sahyadri set sail for Australia

Shivalik class Frigate (Wiki Info - Image: Wiki Commons)

MELBOURNE (PTI): To boost naval ties with Australia, India's newly commissioned INS Sahyadri - a guided missile stealth frigate - will participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) to be held in Sydney this month.

During the IFR from October 4, the Shivalik-class multi- role frigate will participate in various exercises scheduled by Royal Australian Navy (RAN). It will also showcase India's indigenous capabilities in building frontline warships.

INS Sahyadri's participation in the IFR will serve to reinforce naval ties, and also contribute towards enhancing interoperability with the RAN and other participating navies, said an official statement.

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