Three ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron — INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi — departed Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 29, 2026, concluding a successful port call. The visit included bilateral engagements between the Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy, reaffirming their maritime partnership and defence cooperation. Senior naval officers also held discussions with the Commander of Sri Lanka's Western Naval Area. The visit highlights continued India-Sri Lanka naval engagement and shared efforts to strengthen maritime cooperation in the region.