Indian frigate makes port call at Sasebo base in southwestern Japan

The Indian Navy frigate Sahyadri made a port call Tuesday at the Maritime Self-Defense Force's Sasebo base in southwestern Japan as part of defense cooperation between the two countries amid China's increasing military presence in the Indo-Pacific region.The frigate is scheduled to leave the port in Nagasaki Prefecture on Friday after a rest period for its crew and provision of fresh supplies."The improvement of interoperability between the MSDF and the Indian Navy is essential to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific," said Capt. Shingo Asari, who welcomed the Indian ship and its crew.Capt.…READ FULL ARTICLE