Indian Naval stealth frigate INS Trikand arrived at the port of Alexandria, Egypt, on Monday, as part of its operational deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. The ship is set to participate in the upcoming Exercise Bright Star 2025, which is being held till September 10.

Exercise Bright Star 2025 is a multilateral tri-services military drill hosted by Egypt under the aegis of the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM). It is aimed at promoting regional security, enhancing military cooperation, and improving interoperability among participating nations in countering hybrid threats across the air, land, and maritime domains.

Alongside the Indian Navy, contingents from the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force will also take part, underscoring New Delhi’s growing commitment to joint and integrated operations on the global stage.