NewzVille Desk
Indian Navy’s Submarine Rescue Unit (East), embarked on INS Nistar showcased precision and professionalism at XPR-25, hosted by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). Over three successive days, the unit achieved three successful matings with international submarines, demonstrating the full spectrum of intervention and rescue operations and establishing India’s position in the global submarine rescue arena.
XPR-25, held from 15–25 Sept 2025, featured participation from over 40 nations. Conducted in two phases — a shore phase (15–20 Sep 2025) and a sea phase (21–25 Sep 2025) — the exercise was aimed at enhancing coordination and interoperability in submarine rescue. Three rescue units embarked on Mother Ships — MV Swift Rescue (RSN), JS Chiyoda (Japan) and INS Nistar — operated alongside the submarines from the Republic of Korea Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), simulating as Disabled Submarines (DISSUBs).
