India, Nov. 28 -- India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant and multi-mission stealth frigate Udaygiri have arrived in Colombo for an international fleet review to mark the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, officials said. This also marks INS Udaygiri's first foreign visit since its commission on August 26, 2025.
"In a display of naval cooperation, three warships representing Bangladesh and India made port calls in Colombo on November 25 and 26, for the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, scheduled to be held on November 30," according to the Sri Lanka Navy website.
The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions, it said.
"India's first indigenous aircr...