Indian Naval Ship Shivalik has set sail from Singapore on May 30, 2024, en route to Yokosuka, Japan, where it will participate in the upcoming exercises JIMEX 24 and RIMPAC 24. During its operational turnaround at Singapore, INS Shivalik engaged in a series of diplomatic and community activities, underscoring maritime cooperation with regional partners. The deployment aims to bolster interoperability with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), US Navy, and other allied navies in the Pacific region, fostering stronger maritime security alliances under the SAGAR initiative.