**Executive Summary**
The Indian Navy successfully conducted the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off the coast of Visakhapatnam on 18 February 2026. The event, which included participation from 74 countries, showcased global naval cooperation and India's maritime capabilities. The Hon'ble President of India reviewed the Fleet from INS Sumedha, which served as the Presidential Yacht.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026:**
* Conducted off the coast of Visakhapatnam on 18 February 2026.
* Featured participation from 74 countries.
* Marked the third International Fleet Review hosted by India.
* **Fleet Composition and Review:**
* The Hon'ble President reviewed the fleet from INS Sumedha.
* The review included 85 ships (including 19 foreign warships), three Indian Navy submarines, and over 60 aircraft.
* The Indian fleet comprised 60 ships of the Indian Navy, four Indian Coast Guard vessels, and one ship each from the Shipping Corporation of India and the National Institute of Ocean Technology.
* The event featured maritime and waterfront demonstrations, including a Parade of Sails, Search and Rescue operations, and aerial maneuvers.
* **President's Address and Theme:**
* The Hon'ble President emphasized the spirit of friendship and India's approach to international relations based on 'Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam'.
* The review aimed to advance India's vision of MAHASAGAR.
* The theme of the IFR 2026 was “United Through Oceans."
* **Broadcast and Accessibility:**
* The IFR was telecast live on Doordarshan channels and streamed on the Indian Navy's social media platforms.
* Recorded broadcasts are available for viewing on the same channels.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Navy and Government of India**
* **Impact:** The event reaffirms India's commitment to maritime cooperation, interoperability, and collective security. It also highlights the Indian Navy's indigenous capability and operational professionalism.
* **Action Required:** Continue to foster partnerships with like-minded navies and promote India's vision for maritime security.
**Participating Nations**
* **Impact:** The review provided an opportunity to showcase naval capabilities, strengthen relationships, and foster cooperation among participating nations.
* **Action Required:** Maintain open communication channels for future partnerships and collaborations.
**General Public (India and Abroad)**
* **Impact:** Enabled audiences in India and abroad to witness the proceedings via live telecast and social media streaming.
* **Action Required:** None.
Key Entities Referenced
International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026: A naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy off the coast of Visakhapatnam, involving participation from multiple countries.
Indian Navy: The naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces, responsible for conducting the International Fleet Review 2026.
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry responsible for overseeing the Indian Armed Forces, including the Indian Navy.
Visakhapatnam: Location where the International Fleet Review 2026 took place.
INS Sumedha: An indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel which served as the Presidential Yacht for the International Fleet Review 2026.
Ministry of Defence
HON’BLE PRESIDENT OF INDIA REVIEWS THE
INTERNATIONAL FLEET REVIEW 2026 OFF
VISAKHAPATNAM
Posted On: 18 FEB 2026 7:13PM by PIB Delhi
The Indian Navy successfully conducted the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off the coast of
Visakhapatnam on 18 February 2026, with participation from 74 countries, marking a grand maritime
spectacle that showcased global naval cooperation, professional camaraderie and India’s maritime
capability. IFR 2026 marked the third International Fleet Review hosted by India, following earlier
editions at Mumbai (2001) and Visakhapatnam (2016).
Presidential Review of the Fleet
(Press Release President's Secretariat - https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2229534®=
3&lang=1)
The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces,
reviewed the Fleet from INS Sumedha, an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel, which served as the
Presidential Yacht for the occasion. INS Sumedha was adorned with the Ashoka Emblem and flew the
President’s Standard at the mast.
Following a Ceremonial Guard of Honour by a 150-person contingent and a 21-Gun Salute, the Hon’ble
President embarked onboard INS Sumedha and sailed past the assembled Fleet of 52 anchored ships off
the Visakhapatnam coast.
A total of 85 ships, including 19 foreign warships participated in the fleet review, reflecting the scale and
diversity of maritime participation.
The Indian fleet included 60 ships of the Indian Navy, four Indian Coast Guard vessels, and one ship each
from the Shipping Corporation of India and the National Institute of Ocean Technology.
The review also featured three Indian Navy submarines, one French Atlantique maritime patrol aircraft,
and participation by over 60 aircraft, underscoring the multi-domain operational capability and the
coordinated maritime presence on display.
The Hon’ble President also reviewed the Indian Naval Air Arm, marked by a fly-past of helicopters and
fixed-wing aircraft. This was followed by a mobile column of warships and submarines steaming past the
Presidential Yacht. The event further featured maritime and waterfront demonstrations, including a Parade
of sails, Search and Rescue operations and aerial manoeuvres by Hawk aircraft.
Addressing the occasion, Hon’ble President highlighted, “The spirit of friendship on display today
through participation of so many friendly foreign countries highlights the truth that we are collected
rather than divided by the seas. India’s approach to international relations, including the maritime
domain, is guided by our ethos of ‘Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam’ or ‘the world is one family’. This approachreflects the wisdom that global security, growth, sustainability and stability are built through friendship.”
She further remarked, “The review also takes forward India’s vision of MAHASAGAR, which stands for
‘Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions’. The spirit of togetherness is
well confirmed in this message of this review- ‘United through Oceans’. It is a positive message to the
global community that it is the collective naval strength that can overcome maritime challenges”.
The International Fleet Review was also telecast live on Doordarshan television channels (DD National
and DD Vijayawada) and was streamed live on the Indian Navy’s official social media platforms- Youtube
(@IndianNavyOfficial) and Facebook (@IndianNavy), enabling audiences in India and abroad to witness
the proceedings. Recorded broadcast (Re-runs) of the event remain available for viewing on the same
channels.
The International Fleet Review 2026 reaffirmed India’s commitment to maritime cooperation,
interoperability and collective security, in keeping with the theme “United Through Oceans”, while
highlighting the Indian Navy’s indigenous capability, operational professionalism and enduring
partnerships with like-minded navies._____________________________________________________________
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