For the first time, two naval warships from the European Union (EU) Navy, ESPS Reina Sofia from Spain and ITS Antonio Marceglia from Italy, have arrived in India, marking a significant milestone in Indo-European maritime relations. The ships, operating under the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR), docked at the Mumbai port on May 26, 2025, and will stay until June 1, 2025, as part of an operational turnaround.