Why in News?
The Indian Navy ship INS Mysore participated in the 4th edition of the bilateral naval exercise Samudra Laksamana with the Royal Malaysian Navy from September 09 to 12, 2026.
Key Points
- The fourth Samudra Laksamana exercise brought together INS Mysore and Malaysian ships KD Lekir and KD Gagah Samudera.
- The harbour phase focused on professional exchanges and sharing operational experience.
- The sea phase used coordinated maritime evolutions to improve interoperability and operational coordination.
Exam Connect
- INS Mysore → Delhi-class guided-missile destroyer → commissioned June 2, 1999 → built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders