Visakhapatnam, February 06: Global naval forces will converge on Visakhapatnam this month for a first-of-its-kind gathering of major maritime events.
The International Fleet Review (IFR), Exercise MILAN 2026, and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium Conclave of Chiefs run from February 15 to 25 under the Eastern Naval Command.
President Droupadi Murmu will review the fleet at sea on February 19, highlighting India's indigenous warships like INS Vikrant, Visakhapatnam-class destroyers, and Nilgiri-class frigates.
Ships and delegates from 19 countries join nearly 4,000 participants overall, with broader invitations extended to over 50 nations in related activities.
