Indian Navy’s latest stealth frigate, INS Tushil has arrived at the Port of Dakar in Senegal as part of its ongoing operational deployment.

• The Defence Ministry said that INS Tushil will engage in various military and social engagements during the port call, including interactions with senior Senegalese military and government officials. 
• The ship will also organise interaction onboard to showcase Indian culture. On completion, the ship will participate in a Passage Exercise and joint patrol with the Senegalese Navy off the waters of the West African Coast.
• The Ministry highlighted that the exercise is aimed at furthering maritime cooperation between the two navies while enhancing regional security and promoting interoperability.