INS Kalpeni, a fast attack craft of the Indian Navy, has arrived at Gan in Addu Atoll, furthering ongoing maritime engagement between India and the Maldives.
The High Commission of India in the Maldives announced the arrival on X, stating that the visit “underscores deep-rooted friendly ties and multi-faceted defence cooperation.”
The commission stated that the visit is part of a broader deployment to enhance maritime cooperation and interoperability. The three-day stay will include Subject Matter Expert Exchanges to strengthen maritime domain awareness.
Earlier this month, the IOS SAGAR initiative also arrived in the Maldives, accompanied by 39 international crew members from 16 countries.
