As part of the ongoing Long Range Op Deployment, INS Kadmatt arrived in Manila on Tuesday in a bid to bolster maritime cooperation between India and the Philippines.

"A wide range of engagements between personnel of both the Navies planned during the Port Call," read a government statement.

These include professional interactions, Subject Matter Expert Exchange and cross deck visits, aimed at enhancing cooperation and exchanging best practices. Visits by school children and community outreach/ social impact activities are also planned during the visit.

Post departure from Manila, a Maritime Partnership Exercise is scheduled in the South China Sea between INS Kadmatt and BRP Ramon Alcaraz, an off-shore patrol vessel of the Philippine Navy.

INS Kadmatt is an indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, equipped with state-of-the-art anti submarine weapon suite.