Why in the news?

• Indian Navy’s latest indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV) INS Nistar is participating in Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 in Singapore.

Exercise Pacific Reach 2025

• Overview: A biennial, multinational submarine rescue exercise initiated in 1996 (Asia-Pacific).
• Objective: Enhances cooperation, interoperability, and readiness in submarine rescue.
• Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR-25): 9th edition, hosted by Singapore.
• Phases:
  • Harbour Phase: Seminars, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE), medical symposium, cross-deck visits.
  • Sea Phase: Live submarine rescue drills, intervention ops, deep-water simulated emergencies, and Mass Evacuation Exercises (MASSEVEX).
• Participation: More than 40 countries as participants and observers.