The Indian Navy's newest indigenous vessel, INS Nistar, arrived at Singapore's Changi Naval Base for its first international deployment. The Diving Support Vessel brings the Submarine Rescue Unit East to participate in Pacific Reach XPR-25, a biennial multinational exercise. Singapore hosts this submarine rescue drill for the third consecutive time, welcoming over 40 nations as participants and observers. The exercise continues through September 25 with three submarines and four rescue motherships conducting joint operations. Personnel from the Singapore Navy and the Indian High Commission greeted the visiting Indian teams.
INS Nistar demonstrates India's shipbuilding independence, with 80 percent of its components being domestically sourced, since its July commissioning. The vessel carries advanced sonar systems, underwater robots, and deep-sea diving equipment to support rescue missions. India has operated two Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles capable of reaching 650-meter depths since 2018. The exercise features harbor discussions about rescue procedures and sea operations in the South China Sea. Medical symposiums and equipment exchanges will enhance international cooperation between submarine rescue teams.
INS Nistar demonstrates India's shipbuilding independence, with 80 percent of its components being domestically sourced, since its July commissioning. The vessel carries advanced sonar systems, underwater robots, and deep-sea diving equipment to support rescue missions. India has operated two Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles capable of reaching 650-meter depths since 2018. The exercise features harbor discussions about rescue procedures and sea operations in the South China Sea. Medical symposiums and equipment exchanges will enhance international cooperation between submarine rescue teams.
