New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- India will host three major international maritime events in February 2026 at Visakhapatnam, namely, the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026, Exercise MILAN 2026 and Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs, scheduled to be conducted from 15 to 25 February 2026. This marks India's maiden conduct of these major maritime events simultaneously.
MAHASAGAR extends India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) philosophy from the Indian Ocean to across regions, emphasising sustainability, resilience and collective responsibility of the maritime commons. The February 2026 convergence is a major operational manifestation of this vision, demonstrating India's commitment to being a 'Preferred Securit...