INS Tarkash arrives at Mombasa for operational turnaround with Kenya
29 September 2026
The Indian Navy's guided-missile frigate INS Tarkash arrived at Mombasa Port in Kenya on 29 September 2026 for an operational turnaround.
The port call runs until 2 October 2026.
It includes professional exchanges, interactions between the crews and community outreach, and the ship will be open to visitors.
On departure INS Tarkash will carry out a Passage Exercise with the Kenya Navy.
The deployment is in line with India's MAHASAGAR vision for the Western Indian Ocean region.
Ship:
INS Tarkash
Port:
Mombasa, Kenya
Why it matters for exams: Naval port calls, ship names and India's Indian Ocean outreach doctrines are asked in defence sections.
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