Indian Navy warship in Israel

In a bid to bolster defence ties between the two countries, a frontline warship of Indian Navy INS Trikand today made a port call at the port of Haifa in Isarel.
During the four-day stay at Haifa, extensive engagements are planned with the Israeli Navy.
In addition to professional interactions, various sports and social engagements are planned to further enhance understanding between the two navies.
The bonds developed through such events strengthen the established mechanisms of maritime cooperation between the two countries while pursuing common goals of safe and secure seas, an official statement here said.
The previous port call at Haifa by an Indian Navy warship was in 2012.

The visit is part of the Indian Navy's mission of building 'bridges of friendship' and strengthening international cooperation with friendly countries.

The visit also aims at reaffirming Indian Navy's peaceful presence and solidarity with the countries in the region, thereby allowing both Israel and India to meet growing challenges of the maritime environment, the statement said.
Since establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations in 1992, bilateral interactions between India and Israel have seen rapid growth across a broad spectrum.
"The bilateral relationship has thrived on the common principles of democracy, liberal outlook and similar strengths of the knowledge industry.

"Within this conducive environment of warmth and friendship, defence and agriculture have become the main pillars of bilateral engagements. India has acquired critical defence technologies from Israel, notable among them being the Barak-I missile system for the Navy," the statement said.
INS Trikand, commanded by Captain Vinay Kalia, is the latest warship of the Navy equipped with a versatile range of weapons and sensors enabling to address threats in all the three dimensions - air, surface and sub-surface.