INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish at ADMM-Plus Maritime Drill
Why in the news
Two Indian warships joined a multinational maritime security activity in the Philippines in September 2026.
Key facts
- Ships: INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish.
- Activity: a joint cooperation exercise under the maritime security expert group of ADMM-Plus (the ASEAN defence ministers’ forum with partners).
- Venue and host: Subic Bay in the Philippines, with the Philippine Navy as host.
- Focus: maritime security teamwork among the participating nations.
Significance
- Builds India’s links with ASEAN and Indo-Pacific mechanisms on maritime security.
Exam angle
- Indian participants: INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish.
- Host navy and place: Philippine Navy, Subic Bay.
- Forum: the ADMM-Plus maritime security expert group.