<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/ins-trishul-arrives-in-uk-for-india-uk-naval-exercise-konkan-26-23654460" rel="nofollow">Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trishul</a> arrived at Souda Bay in Greece on October 31, 2026, as part of its ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, the Indian Navy said.
During the port call, the ship's crew will participate in a series of activities aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy.
According to the Indian Navy, the engagements will include interactions with senior officials of the Hellenic Navy and the Indian Embassy in Athens, professional discussions, cross-deck visits and cultural exchanges.
The crew will also familiarise themselves with facilities at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay and the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/indian-armed-forces-conduct-tri-services-exercise-trishul-2025-to-boost-joint-operational-readiness-23603197" rel="nofollow">NMIOTC</a>).
As part of the visit, the naval personnel will pay homage at the Souda Bay War Cemetery. INS Trishul will also remain open to visitors during its stay at the port.
The visit is expected to further strengthen professional ties and consolidate maritime cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy.
The port call forms part of INS Trishul's ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean region, providing opportunities for professional interactions and exchanges with partner navies.
<h2>INS Trishul arrives in UK for India-UK naval exercise KONKAN-26</h2>
Earlier on October 11,&nbsp;Indian Navy&rsquo;s guided missile stealth frigate <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/indian-navys-ins-mangrol-to-join-fleet-on-october-12-strengthens-coastal-defence-23654247" rel="nofollow">INS Trishul</a> arrived in Plymouth, United Kingdom, to participate in Exercise KONKAN-26, as per the official press note issued by the Ministry of Defence.&nbsp;
The annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy.
INS Trishul reached Plymouth on October 8, with the exercise scheduled to continue until October 15.&nbsp;
The drills are aimed at strengthening interoperability and operational coordination between the two navies.
Exercise KONKAN, which has been conducted for over two decades, has expanded in scale and complexity over the years. The Indian Navy said the exercise has become a key component of maritime cooperation between India and the UK, allowing personnel from both sides to exchange operational experience and best practices.

INS Trishul arrived at Souda Bay, Greece, on October 31 for engagements aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between the Indian and Hellenic navies

Indian Navy's INS Trishul makes port call at Greece's Souda Bay during Mediterranean deployment

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Indian Naval Ship Trishul arrived at Souda Bay in Greece on October 31 during its Mediterranean deployment. The visit will feature professional exchanges, cross-deck visits and cultural engagements with the Hellenic Navy

Indian Navy's INS Trishul makes port call at Greece's Souda Bay

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