Three Indian Eastern Fleet naval ships pay friendship visit to Da Nang

The Indian Navy fleet, led by Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Commander of the Eastern Fleet, is welcomed at Tien Sa Port. A representative from the Vietnam People's Navy's Region 3 Command presents flowers to welcome the delegation. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Members of the Indian Navy shake hands with representatives of Da Nang city at the official welcome ceremony. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Delegates pose for photos in front of the guided-missile destroyer INS Delhi. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The fleet tanker INS Shakti being guided into Tien Sa Port. Shakti is part of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet and one of the three ships making this friendship visit to Da Nang. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

INS Shakti is a large support ship, measuring 175 metres in length, capable of carrying more than 15,000 tonnes of fuel and supplies. The ship is equipped with a modern replenishment system, defensive artillery, and advanced surveillance systems. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The anti-submarine corvette INS Kiltan being guided into Tien Sa Port. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

INS Kiltan measures 109 metres in length, with a displacement of 3,500 tonnes and a maximum speed of 25 knots. Its main armament includes a 76mm naval gun, air defence guns, torpedo tubes, rocket launchers, and a helicopter deck. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

In the photo, from left to right: the anti-submarine corvette INS Kiltan, the guided-missile destroyer INS Delhi, and the fleet tanker INS Shakti. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

INS Delhi is a multi-role destroyer of the Delhi class, designed and built by India. It is 163 metres long, with a displacement of approximately 6,700 tonnes and a maximum speed of 30 knots. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

INS Delhi is equipped with a 100mm naval gun, surface-to-air missiles, anti-submarine torpedoes, and supersonic cruise missiles. It has the capability to carry anti-submarine helicopters. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The missile system on the multi-role destroyer INS Delhi. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

INS Delhi sailors perform readiness duties at the ship’s embarkation area. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Officers and sailors of the Indian Navy fleet carry out preparations for going ashore at Tien Sa Port. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The visit of the Indian Navy fleet to Da Nang aims to strengthen the friendship and mutual trust between the two countries, marking the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2016–2026). (Photo: VietnamPlus)