New Delhi: Review of International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 Offshore Visakhapatnampresident Draupadi Murmu The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces said on Wednesday that “the spirit of friendship demonstrated today through the participation of so many friendly foreign countries highlights the fact that we are brought together by the ocean, not divided. India’s approach to international relations, including the maritime domain, is guided by the ethos of “Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam” or “The world is one family”. ““This approach embodies the wisdom that global security, growth, sustainability and stability are built through friendship,” she said.the president said indian navy Be highly vigilant in safeguarding national maritime interests and contribute to the stability of the wider maritime commons. Naval forces deployed in the region are a reliable tool to deter and defend against maritime threats and challenges, she said, adding that the Indian Navy is often the first responder in times of humanitarian crises and natural disasters, providing rapid assistance with compassion and capability.With more than 74 countries participating in the IFR, it can be called a grand maritime event. A total of 85 ships participated, including 19 foreign warships, reflecting the scale and diversity of maritime participation. The Indian fleet includes 60 ships of the Indian Navy, 4 ships of the Indian Coast Guard and one each of the Shipping Corporation of India and the National Institute of Marine Technology.Three Indian Navy submarines, a French Atlantic maritime patrol aircraft and more than 60 aircraft participated in the review, which highlighted the multi-domain combat capabilities and coordinated maritime presence demonstrated by the Indian Navy.The President also reviewed the Indian Naval Aviation, where helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft performed a flight display. Subsequently, a mobile column composed of warships and submarines sailed past the presidential yacht. The IFR exercise will be followed by Exercise Milan. To welcome foreign representatives and naval personnel, the Navy established the Village of Milan in this coastal city.The IFR reaffirmed India’s commitment to maritime cooperation, interoperability and collective security, in line with the theme of ‘Maritime Unity’, while highlighting the Navy’s indigenous capabilities, operational professionalism and enduring partnerships with like-minded navies.During the ship review, Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Dinesh Tripathi had a bilateral interaction with Adm. Stephen T. Koehler, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Tuesday’s meeting focused on the Malabar and Rim of the Pacific exercises and enhancing interoperability. The Navy chief also met with Colonel Otunbayev Taril Zalilbekovic, Commander-in-Chief of the Kyrgyz Armed Forces and First Deputy Minister of Defense, and Lieutenant-General Aymin Htey, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Navy.
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