INS Kiltan arrives in Singapore for IMDEX Asia maritime defence show
Indian Naval Ship INS Kiltan arrived in Singapore to participate in IMDEX Asia 2025—billed as Asia's leading naval and maritime defence event—at the Changi Exhibition Centre. IMDEX Asia, which is expected to see participation from 70 countries, offers a platform for maritime related to businesses to showcase their latest vessels, systems and technologies.
According to the defence minister, the visit is part of the Indian Navy’s operational deployment and underscores the robust maritime partnership between India and Singapore.
The ships’ crew will engage in a series of bilateral/multilateral activities, including professional exchanges with the Republic of Singapore Navy and other participating navies of IMDEX Asia 2025 during its stay.
“These engagements aim to strengthen naval cooperation, enhance interoperability, and promote mutual understanding between the two navies,” the defence ministry said.
Guided tours for school children, cross-deck visits with participating navies and curated visits for defence industries are planned to foster greater awareness of maritime security and India’s naval heritage.
“The visit highlights the Indian Navy’s commitment to regional security, stability, and the longstanding friendship between the two maritime partners India and Singapore,” the ministry added.
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