Indian Navy’s INS Surat Bolsters Global Maritime Security During Strategic Visit to Bahrain

MANAMA, Feb 16, 2026 — Strengthening India’s strategic footprint in the Persian Gulf, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Surat concluded a high-impact visit to Bahrain, marking a significant milestone in regional maritime security cooperation. The deployment served as a powerful reaffirmation of India’s commitment to the “Security and Growth for All in the Region” (SAGAR) initiative, as the vessel engaged in a series of sophisticated professional exchanges aimed at ensuring the stability of vital international shipping routes.

A cornerstone of the visit included intensive high-level engagements with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), the world’s largest multinational naval partnership. These sessions focused on enhancing operational synergy and refining advanced information-sharing frameworks to combat evolving maritime threats, including piracy and illicit trafficking.

By fostering deep technical and tactical coordination with international partners, the visit of INS Surat has further solidified the collective resolve to safeguard global sea lanes, ensuring the uninterrupted flow of commerce through one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors.