Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrives in Maldives for long-range deployment

New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, arrived off Malé, Maldives, on October 21 as part of its long-range training deployment, underscoring the growing maritime partnership between the two neighbouring countries. The squadron received a warm welcome from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), highlighting the close defence ties and shared maritime interests of India and the Maldives. During the visit, the Senior Officer of the First Training Squadron called on the Chief of Defence Force of the MNDF and the Commandant of the…