Vietnam Coast Guard Ship Arrives in India for 2nd Edition of Joint Exercise Sahyog HOP TAC

Key facts

• The 2nd edition of Joint Exercise Sahyog HOP TAC is being held with the visit of Vietnam Coast Guard Ship CSB8002 to Chennai on August 24, 2026.
• A six-member delegation from the Vietnam Coast Guard is visiting for the 7th ICG-VCG High-Level Meeting and the 2nd edition of the exercise.
• The exercise aims to strengthen operational cooperation through professional exchanges and sharing best practices in marine pollution response and maritime law enforcement.
• Earlier, a five-member delegation from the Vietnam People's Army, led by Major General Do Minh Xuong, visited Mhow from August 17-20, exploring modern AI and quantum computing labs and advanced weapon systems.
• High-level bilateral military talks were held during Air Chief Marshal A P Singh's visit to Hanoi, where both sides reiterated commitment to bolster military collaboration under the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.