- INS Sunayna entered Port Victoria Seychelles on 24 September to participate in the annual training exercise Operation Southern Readiness of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
- According to the ministry, this not only reinforces the Indian Navy’s commitment to maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region but also marks the maiden participation of an Indian Navy ship in CMF exercise.
- The joint training exercise is being attended by representative delegations from USA, Italy, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and ship participation from UK, Spain & India.
- During her port call, professional interactions with participating nations are planned.
Indian Navy Ship participates in maiden exercise with CMF as associate partner

