LOKAYAN 2026 - BUILDING BRIDGES OF FRIENDSHIP, INDIAN NAVAL SHIP SUDARSHINI SAILS INTO LIVORNO, ITALY

The Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, arrived at Livorno, Italy, on September 9, 2026, as part of its transoceanic expedition, Lokayan 2026. The deployment has covered over 17,400 nautical miles across 10 countries. En route, the ship conducted a Passage Exercise with the Italian Navy's sail training ship ITS Palinuro in the Mediterranean Sea. The port call at Livorno—home to the Italian Naval Academy—features professional interactions, cross-deck visits between Indian trainees and Italian cadets, and public visits. The expedition supports India's maritime cooperation and the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).