India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Indian Navy's INS Sunayna, deployed under Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, arrived at Male on 06 Apr 2026, marking the first port call of her operational deployment. The ship was accorded a warm welcome by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), underscoring a strong and enduring maritime partnership, and close regional ties between the two nations.
Notably, two MNDF personnel are also part of the multinational crew embarked onboard.
During transit to Male, the international crew undertook intensive training in seamanship, small arms firing, and damage control drills - reflecting a strong emphasis on collective readiness, operational interoperability, and mariti...