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Indian Navy’s Lokayan 2026
INS Sudarshini sails into New York Port to represent India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 celebrations. The event highlights the Indian Navy’s Lokayan 2026 global expedition featuring the Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini.
Indian Navy’s Lokayan 2026 and INS Sudarshini:
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Lokayan 2026: Nature and duration | Lokayan 2026 comprises the Indian Navy’s 10-month, transoceanic global expedition featuring the Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini. |
| Lokayan 2026: Coverage | Lokayan 2026 spans 13 countries and 18 ports. |
| Lokayan 2026: Provisions | Lokayan 2026 provides for strengthening maritime cooperation, building international goodwill, and deepening engagement with partner navies. |
| INS Sudarshini: Type/class | INS Sudarshini comprises a three-masted barque sail training ship. |
| INS Sudarshini: Builder | INS Sudarshini is built by Goa Shipyard Limited. |
| INS Sudarshini: Sister ship | INS Sudarshini comprises INS Tarangini as its sister ship. |
| INS Sudarshini: Commissioning | INS Sudarshini has been commissioned in 2012. |
| INS Sudarshini: Endurance | INS Sudarshini can remain at sea for 20 days. |
| INS Sudarshini: Propulsion | INS Sudarshini comprises diesel-powered engine propulsion and under sail operations. |
| INS Sudarshini: Purpose | INS Sudarshini provides for sail training, character building, and naval diplomacy. |
| Sail 250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore: Description | Sail 250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore comprises a week-long maritime and aviation festival celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. |
| Recent participation | INS Sudarshini has joined the Parade of Sail along the Hudson River, flying the Indian Tricolour past the Statue of Liberty. |
| Barque: Definition | A barque comprises a sailing vessel with at least 3 masts. |
| Mast: Definition | A mast comprises a tall vertical pole extending from the ship's keel or deck. |