About Exercise IN-RoKN
- It is a bilateral naval exercise conducted between Indian Navy (IN) and South Korea Navy (RoKN).
- Phases
- Harbour phase: During this phase personnel of both navies will participate in professional interactions, cross-deck visits, cross-training activities and sporting events.
- These activities will facilitate the exchange of operational experiences and Best Practices, while fostering mutual understanding and professional camaraderie.
- Sea Phase: It involves INS Sahyadri and ROKS Munmu the Great, providing opportunities to strengthen operational coordination, enhance interoperability and consolidate professional ties between the two navies.
- It underscores the shared commitment of India and the Republic of Korea to strengthening maritime cooperation and contributing to peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific.
Key Facts about INS Sahyadri:
- INS Sahyadri is the third ship of the Shivalik-class guided-missile stealth frigates. It was built by Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai.
- It is indigenously designed, constructed and commissioned in 2012.
- It is equipped with cutting-edge weapons and sensors to identify and eliminate threats from the air, the surface, and the subsurface.
- Armaments: The ship is capable of carrying Barak-1 and Shtil-1 3S90M missiles, BrahMos anti-ship missiles, anti-submarine rocket launchers.
- It is equipped with a versatile array of weapons and sensors and can carry multi-role helicopters. It represents the ‘coming of age’ of India’s warship building capabilities.
