Defence minister Rajnath Singh flags off IOS SAGAR at Karwar naval base | In Pics

Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:35 pm IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated several projects at the Karwar naval base in light of the 10th anniversary of the SAGAR mission

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Union defence minister Rajnath Singh visited the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka on Saturday to inaugurate key naval projects(PIB India/X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:35 pm IST

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh visited the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka on Saturday to inaugurate key naval projects(PIB India/X)

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Among the major undertakings of the day, the defence minister flagged off the INS Sunayna as IOS SAGAR from the naval base. The ship is a part of India's vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions (MAHASAGAR).(PIB India/X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:35 pm IST

Among the major undertakings of the day, the defence minister flagged off the INS Sunayna as IOS SAGAR from the naval base. The ship is a part of India's vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions (MAHASAGAR).(PIB India/X)

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According to Singh, the IOS SAGAR is “a reflection of India’s commitment to peace, prosperity & collective security in maritime domain.”(PIB India/X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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According to Singh, the IOS SAGAR is “a reflection of India’s commitment to peace, prosperity & collective security in maritime domain.”(PIB India/X)

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The IOS Sagar stands for Security and Growth for All in the Region. The initiative has a crew of 44 people from different friendly nations in the Indian Ocean region. (Ministry of Defence/X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The IOS Sagar stands for Security and Growth for All in the Region. The initiative has a crew of 44 people from different friendly nations in the Indian Ocean region. (Ministry of Defence/X)

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The defence minister also interacted with naval officers involved in the IOS SAGAR mission. Apart from IOS Sagar, he also inaugurated infrastructure at the Karwar naval base under Project Seabird.(Rajnath Singh/X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:35 pm IST

The defence minister also interacted with naval officers involved in the IOS SAGAR mission. Apart from IOS Sagar, he also inaugurated infrastructure at the Karwar naval base under Project Seabird.(Rajnath Singh/X)

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All 44 international trainees from 9 countries, trained rigorously before setting sail aboard the INS Sunayna(PIB India/X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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All 44 international trainees from 9 countries, trained rigorously before setting sail aboard the INS Sunayna(PIB India/X)

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The crew underwent advanced training in seamanship, firefighting, VBSS, and more, in exercises to share and increase expertise at sea.(PIB India/X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The crew underwent advanced training in seamanship, firefighting, VBSS, and more, in exercises to share and increase expertise at sea.(PIB India/X)

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Rajnath Singh spoke about the IOS Sagar mission and said, “Our Navy ensures that in the Indian Ocean Region, no nation can suppress another on the basis of its overwhelming economy or military power. India ensures that everyone's interests are protected without compromising anyone's sovereignty.” (PTI/X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:35 pm IST

Rajnath Singh spoke about the IOS Sagar mission and said, “Our Navy ensures that in the Indian Ocean Region, no nation can suppress another on the basis of its overwhelming economy or military power. India ensures that everyone's interests are protected without compromising anyone's sovereignty.” (PTI/X)

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The defence minister also noted that Saturday marked the 10th anniversary of India's SAGAR initiative.(PTI/X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The defence minister also noted that Saturday marked the 10th anniversary of India's SAGAR initiative.(PTI/X)

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Rajnath Singh also expressed hope in the IOS SAGAR helping countries participate in collaborative missions and showcase improved cooperation across the Indian Ocean Region.(PTI/X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:35 pm IST

Rajnath Singh also expressed hope in the IOS SAGAR helping countries participate in collaborative missions and showcase improved cooperation across the Indian Ocean Region.(PTI/X)

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