Parwinder SandhuVisakhapatnam, Feb. 18 -- In a powerful demonstration of both strength and solidarity, the Indian Navy on Tuesday underscored global naval cooperation and India's maritime prowess at the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off Visakhapatnam.
The third edition of the multinational naval congregation saw participation from 74 countries, marking a significant milestone in India's maritime diplomacy. Previous editions were hosted in Mumbai in 2001 and Visakhapatnam in 2016.
President Droupadi Murmu 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 ma...