It follows the September 2024 implementing agreement for – when and if needed – deployment of an Indian Navy deep submergence rescue vehicle (DSRV). The DSRVs can be either ship-mounted or air transportable with both options available to the maritime services of India and now, South Africa. This change seems to have come about during the visit of the Russian Navy training vessel Smolny in August. Nevertheless, the Indian Navy enjoys close ties with its South African counterpart. Indian Navy warships are also regular visitors to South Africa, and the Indian Navy took part in Exercise Ibsamar in October last year off Saldanha with South Africa and Brazil.