Indian Naval Ship INS Mysore, a Delhi-class guided-missile destroyer of the Indian Navy, reached Lumut Naval Base in Malaysia on 9 September 2026 for Exercise Samudra Laksamana 4/26. The bilateral naval drill involves the Royal Malaysian Navy and is part of India-Malaysia maritime engagement in the Indian Ocean region.
Exercise Samudra Laksamana
Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy. The 4/26 edition is the fourth iteration of the exercise and includes professional interactions, tactical briefings, and cross-ship visits.
INS Mysore
INS Mysore is a Delhi-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the Indian Navy. Delhi-class destroyers are multi-role surface combatants fitted for anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare tasks.
Royal Malaysian Navy Participation
The Royal Malaysian Navy received INS Mysore at Lumut Naval Base through a delegation led by Captain Mohd Husni bin Aris RMN, Director of Planning and Contingency at Western Fleet Command Headquarters. The Malaysian warships scheduled for the exercise are KD Lekir and KD Gagah Samudera.
Important Facts for Exams
- INS Mysore belongs to the Delhi class of guided-missile destroyers in the Indian Navy.
- Lumut Naval Base is a major naval facility of the Royal Malaysian Navy in Malaysia.
- Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a bilateral naval exercise between India and Malaysia.
- ASEAN stands for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
The exercise aligns with the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation for 2026. Bilateral naval drills are used for professional exchanges, tactical coordination, and interoperability training.
