INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TARKASH TO PARTICIPATE IN IBSAMAR IX 2026, REAFFIRMING INDIA’S COMMITMENT TO MARITIME COOPERATION

Indian Naval Ship Tarkash is participating in the ninth edition of the India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime (IBSAMAR IX) Exercise 2026 in South Africa. Conducted biennially under the IBSA framework since 2008, the trilateral exercise brings together the Indian, Brazilian, and South African Navies to enhance interoperability, share operational best practices, and promote mutual understanding. The exercise features naval assets from all three countries, including surface ships, submarines, and helicopters, engaging in a broad spectrum of maritime operations under the theme 'Stronger Together Towards a Shared Future in the Maritime Domain'.