Ministry of Defence
LOKAYAN 2026 – INDIAN NAVAL SHIP SUDARSHINI ARRIVES IN BARCELONA
International Relations
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Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini, a sail training ship of the Indian Navy, arrived in Barcelona, Spain on September 1, 2026, as part of the ongoing transoceanic expedition Lokayan 26. During the visit, the ship will engage in professional and cultural interactions with the Spanish Navy and other maritime stakeholders, while embarked sea trainees participate in seamanship exchanges. The vessel is scheduled to be open to visitors on September 4, 2026, to showcase India's maritime traditions and naval exploration.