IFR & MILAN 2026

26 Feb 2026

MILAN concludes with record participation of 75 nations

VISAKHAPATNAM: From a modest beginning in 1995 with five participating countries to the presence of around 75 friendly foreign nations this year, the 13th edition of Exercise MILAN concluded on Wednes...

26 Feb 2026

As 'MILAN 2026' grows in its content, it reflects reputation, credibility India enjoys

The growing scale of MILAN speaks about India's vision and intended strategic autonomy the country aims to achieve

26 Feb 2026

MILAN 2026 Concludes Grandly Aboard INS Vikrant off Visakhapatnam Coast

Visakhapatnam (TSIT): The 13th edition of the presti gious multilateral maritime exercise 'MILAN 2026, organised by the Indian Navy, concluded grandly on Wednesday with a spectacu lar closing ceremony...

25 Feb 2026

MILAN 2026 wraps up aboard INS Vikrant off Visakhapatnam

Exercise MILAN 2026, the Indian Navy’s flagship multilateral maritime exercise, concluded on Wednesday with a closing ceremony held onboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Visakhapatnam. Rear Admi...

25 Feb 2026

MILAN 2026 CONCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY: CLOSING CEREMONY ONBOARD INS VIKRANT MARKS MARITIME MILESTONE

Exercise MILAN 2026, the Indian Navy’s premier multilateral maritime exercise,culminated on 25 February 2026 with a closing ceremony conducted onboard India’s indigenous aircraft carrier,...

24 Feb 2026

Sea Phase of MILAN begins today with naval drills and surface firing

VISAKHAPATANAM: The sea phase of Exercise MILAN 2026 will commence on Sunday in the Bay of Bengal off Visakhapatnam, marking the operational core of the Indian Navy’s flagship multilateral naval...

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18 Feb 2026

As 71 ships assemble off Vizag coast, IFR grows in its scale and magnitude

Visakhapatnam: As a fleet of 71 ships, both Indian and foreign vessels, anchored off the Visakhapatnam coast, their flags fluttering high, the City of Destiny gears up to unfold the spirit of maritime...

17 Feb 2026

President Murmu arrives in Visakhapatnam to participate in International Fleet Review 2026

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Visakhapatnam this evening to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026. The President landed at INS Dega Naval Air Station, where she was accorded a...

16 Feb 2026

Indian Navy inaugurates MILAN Village in Visakhapatnam ahead of Exercise MILAN 2026

The Indian Navy on Sunday inaugurated the MILAN Village at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam as part of its flagship multilateral exercise, Exercise MILAN 2026. The ceremonial opening was pre...

16 Feb 2026

MILAN Village opens at Samudrika Naval Base

Visakhapatnam: From breathable handloom sarees along with dresses to Kashmiri Dejhhoor jhumkas, Etikoppaka lacquerware to Gulab Tribe’s handcrafted toys and accessories, wooden lighthouses from...

13 Dec 2025

Primer IFR MILAN

India will host a historic maritime convergence comprising three major international naval events simultaneously from February 15 - 25, 2026 at Visakhapatnam. This marks India's maiden conduct of the...

31 Oct 2025

India To Host Historic Maritime Convergence

India To Host Historic Maritime Convergence With International Fleet Review 2026, Milan 2026, And Ions Conclave Of Chiefs. The mega event will mark a key step in operationalising the Hon’ble PM...

19 Feb 2026

A sight to behold as 85 ships manoeuvre, over 50 aircraft dot skies for ‘IFR-2026’

Visakhapatnam: An offshore patrol vessel of the Royal Thai Navy HTMS Krabi, KRI Bung Tomo of the Indonesian Navy, Russian Frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov, Royal Navy of Oman Sadh, SAS Amatola from the So...

19 Feb 2026

INS Vikrant showcases India’s naval power

The presence of INS Vikrant off the coast of Visakhapatnam during the ongoing IFR and Milan- 2026, has proven to be the show-stopper among the 70-odd warships from the Indian Navy and friendly navies...

17 Feb 2026

Navy creates MILAN village in Vizag to welcome delegates from 70 countries

As the country gears up to host the mega International Fleet (IFR) and subsequent MILAN Exercise, the Indian Navy has created a MILAN village in the coastal of Visakhapatnam for the incoming delegates...

16 Feb 2026

As fleet of warships reaches Vizag coast, Eastern Seaboard set to unfold a high-voltage action!

Visakhapatnam: As VPNS 17 of the Vietnam People’s Navy and the Philippine Navy frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06) along with a fleet of other warships reaching Visakhapatnam coast, the Eastern S...

15 Feb 2026

THE CITY OF DESTINY VISAKHAPATNAM IS PROUD TO HOST INTERNATIONAL FLEET REVIEW, MILAN & IONS - 2026

As dawn breaks on 18 February 2026 off the Vizag coast.

13 Feb 2026

From a few friendly ships, participation of navies for MILAN multiplies each edition

Visakhapatnam: From a modest naval gathering in the mid-1990s wherein a few friendly ships came together, MILAN has emerged into a flagship maritime engagement of the Indian Navy three decades later....

06 Feb 2026

Global navies to gather in Visakhapatnam for International Fleet Review and MILAN 2026

Visakhapatnam will return to the centre of global maritime attention on February 19 when India hosts the International Fleet Review as part of a convergence of naval diplomacy, operational cooperation...

02 Feb 2026

Major naval events in Vizag on Feb 18 19 Murmu Rajnath Singh to participate

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 2 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will participate in major naval events scheduled to be held in Visakhapatnam on February 18 and 19,...

26 Feb 2026

MILAN 2026 Concludes Grandly Aboard INS Vikrant off Visakhapatnam Coast

26 Feb 2026

As 'MILAN 2026' grows in its content, it reflects reputation, credibility India enjoys

The growing scale of MILAN speaks about India's vision and intended strategic autonomy the country aims to achieve

26 Feb 2026

MILAN concludes with record participation of 75 nations

25 Feb 2026

MILAN 2026 CONCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY: CLOSING CEREMONY ONBOARD INS VIKRANT MARKS MARITIME MILESTONE

Exercise MILAN 2026, the Indian Navy’s premier multilateral maritime exercise,culminated on 25 February 2026 with a closing ceremony conducted onboard India’s indigenous aircraft carrier,...

25 Feb 2026

MILAN 2026 wraps up aboard INS Vikrant off Visakhapatnam

Exercise MILAN 2026, the Indian Navy’s flagship multilateral maritime exercise, concluded on Wednesday with a closing ceremony held onboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Visakhapatnam. Rear Admi...

24 Feb 2026

Sea Phase of MILAN begins today with naval drills and surface firing

VISAKHAPATANAM: The sea phase of Exercise MILAN 2026 will commence on Sunday in the Bay of Bengal off Visakhapatnam, marking the operational core of the Indian Navy’s flagship multilateral naval...

21 Feb 2026

‘Post’ looks on as India showcases naval strength with Int’l Fleet Review

India's International Fleet Review will bring together 100 countries and show India’s ambition to position itself as a central maritime power in the Indo-Pacific. India on Wednesday placed its...

20 Feb 2026

INDIA ASSUMES CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM

The 9th Conclave of Chiefs of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) convened at Visakhapatnam on 20 Feb 2026, bringing together Chiefs of Navies and Heads of Maritime Security Agencies from 33 count...

20 Feb 2026

Rajnath Singh calls for stronger global naval cooperation at MILAN 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged the international community to work collectively to address the increasingly complex and interconnected challenges in the maritime domain, guided by mutual res...

20 Feb 2026

India assumes IONS Chairmanship at conclave of chiefs in Vizag

Visakhapatnam,Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff on Friday announced that India has assumed the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium(IONS), during the 9th Conclave of Ch...

20 Feb 2026

Milan Sea Phase To Begin in Bay off Vizag on Saturday

Visakhapatnam: The five-day sea phase of MILAN 2026 will commence on Saturday in the Bay of Bengal off Visakhapatnam, marking the operational core of the Indian Navy’s flagship multilateral exer...

20 Feb 2026

Global Navies gather in Visakhapatnam for MILAN 2026

India hosted the International Fleet Review as Visakhapatnam returned to the centre of global maritime attention on February 19 as part of a convergence of naval diplomacy, operational cooperation, an...

19 Feb 2026

A collection of images of ships from friendly nations that took part in the International Fleet review off Visakhapatnam

The Presidential Fleet Review, an annual exercise where the President reviews the fleet and receives the salute from the crew of warships and submarines as the Presidential yacht sails past the column...

19 Feb 2026

International City Parade draws huge crowds to Beach Road in Vizag

All roads in the city led to the RK Beach on Friday as thousands of people gathered to witness the much-awaited International City Parade, organised as part of the International Fleet Review (IFR) and...

19 Feb 2026

Bangladesh, Iran present as Navy exhibits self-reliance at 74-nation fleet review

The Indian Navy today hosted an international fleet review (IFR) off the coast of Visakhapatnam and used the event to showcase self-reliance in making warships and systems. It was also a signal to all...

19 Feb 2026

Chief of Naval Staff meets heads of Russian, Thai, Lanka navies at IFR

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K. Tirpathi had an interaction with chief of Russian Navy at the International Fleet Review here on Wednesday. According to spokesperson of the Indian Na...

18 Feb 2026

President Droupadi Murmu underlines importance of mutual cooperation for global security, growth

Underlining the importance of mutual cooperation among Navies of friendly nations for global security and growth, President Droupadi Murmu has said that India believes in collective responsibility and...

16 Feb 2026

IFR & MILAN 2026: Global warship make port calls off vizag

In a striking display of naval cooperation, warships from diverse nations built in different shipyards and flying different flags—made port calls in Visakhapatnam over the past few days for the...

16 Feb 2026

71 ships, 50 aircraft to come together for IFR-MILAN

Visakhapatnam: President Droupadi Murmu will review 71 ships, including 19 foreign warships, 45 Indian Navy ships, vessels from the Coast Guard, Shipping Corporation of India and NIOT as part of the I...

15 Feb 2026

ENC chief inaugurates MILAN Village ahead of International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam

Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command, inaugurated the MILAN Village in the presence of naval personnel and their families in Visakhapatnam on Sunda...

15 Feb 2026

From Parade to Progress: Vizag’s Naval Calendar as Urban Strategy

In Visakhapatnam, the sea is more than scenery; it is a partner in progress. A decade ago, Cyclone Hudhud ripped across the coast, tearing down power lines, uprooting trees, and scarring the city deep...

14 Feb 2026

72 countries, 60 warships, including of US & Russia, to participate in international fleet review, MILAN exercise

NEW DELHI:The is gearing up to mark a defining moment in India's maritime story as Visakhapatnam will host both the International Fleet Review (IFR) and Exercise MILAN from Feb 15 to 25, placing the '...

14 Feb 2026

From Ceremony to State Craft

Indian Navy gears up for The International Fleet Review 2026

13 Feb 2026

Foreign Naval Ships Dock at Vizag for IFR , MILAN

Visakhapatnam: Foreign naval warships from three Asian countries docked at the Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard late on Thursday evening to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR), Exercise Mi...

12 Feb 2026

Vizag returns to global spotlight as India hosts major Naval events

Visakhapatnam: Vizag city on the eastern seaboard will return to the centre of global maritime attention of the decade from February 15 to 25, as the geared up to host the International Fleet Review (...

09 Feb 2026

IONS 2026 Conclave to Strengthen Maritime Security and Regional Cooperation

The Indian Navy hosts Maritime Convergence 2026, a trifecta of three naval events IFR-MILAN 2026 & the IONS Conclave of Chiefs. VISAKHAPATNAM, India, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S...

09 Feb 2026

भारतीय नेवल डिप्लोमेसी का कमाल, जब विशाखापत्तनम में एक साथ दिखेंगे 75 देश और उनके 90 से ज्यादा जंगी जहाज

IFR Milan 2026: एक तरफ जहां पश्चिमी एशिया में ईरान और अमेरिका तनावपूर्ण संबंध बने हुए हैं, तो वहीं रूस-यूक्रेन युद्ध के चलते पूरी दुनिया दो धड़ों में बंटी हुई है। लेकिन इसी दुनिया में, पश्चिमी एशिया स...

08 Feb 2026

City hotels register 100% occupancy ratio for IFR-MILAN-IONS

Visakhapatnam: The calendar dates are marked. As 100-plus warships, submarines and aircraft set to show their might, international bands and contingents to march through the streets, the City of Desti...

07 Feb 2026

इंडो-पैसिफिक में दिखेगी भारत की समुद्री ताकत, विशाखापत्तनम में IFR और ‘मिलन’ कैसे बनेंगे गेम-चेंजर

IFR MILAN 2026 Indo-Pacific: हिंद महासागर में सजे सैकड़ों युद्धपोत, आसमान में लहराते दर्जनों देशों के झंडे और तट पर उमड़ती भीड़, यह दृश्य केवल सैन्य ताकत का प्रदर्शन नहीं होगा, बल्कि यह भारत की बढ़ती...

05 Feb 2026

With each passing edition, MILAN gets mightier in content and participation

Visakhapatnam: Even as the Indian Navy has been organising MILAN exercise for a dozen times now, each successive edition turns out to be mightier than the previous one in terms of content as well as p...

05 Feb 2026

इंडो-पैसिफिक में बढ़ती हलचल के बीच: क्यों अहम हैं भारत के IFR और‘मिलन’अभ्यास

विशाखापत्तनम, फरवरी 2026। हिंद महासागर में सजे सैकड़ों युद्धपोत, आकाश में लहराते दर्जनों देशों के झंडे और तट पर उमड़ती भीड़ – यह नज़ारा केवल सैन्य ताकत का नहीं, बल्कि भारत की समुद्री कूटनीति के...

03 Feb 2026

विशाखापत्तनम में 18,19 फरवरी को प्रमुख नौसैनिक कार्यक्रम आयोजित होंगे, मुर्मू और राजनाथ शामिल होंगे

अमरावती (आंध्र प्रदेश), दो फरवरी (भाषा) राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू और रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ सिंह 18 और 19 फरवरी को विशाखापत्तनम में आयोजित होने वाले प्रमुख नौसैनिक कार्यक्रमों में भाग लेंगे। एक अधिकारी न...

28 Jan 2026

Visakha to host three major events in Feb

Visakhapatnam:The City of Destiny is gearing up to host three major events next month as massive beautification work is in progress to roll out a warm welcome to the participants. Speaking at the Rep...

26 Jan 2026

IFR MILAN-26 Naval conclave to gather world navies in Vizag this year

Visakhapatnam: Vice-Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command (ENC), said 2026 will mark a historic convergence at Visakhapatnam with three major naval events &mda...

12 Jan 2026

India s International Fleet Review

A tradition of maritime diplomacy set for historic 2026 edition Visakhapatnam, on India's eastern coast, is preparing to host one of the largest maritime gatherings in the nation's history: the Inter...

22 Dec 2025

Maritime identity intent on high seas as IFR returns to Vizag

VISAKHAPATNAM: When the Indian Navy hosts the International Fleet Review (IFR) in Visakhapatnam in February 2026, the Bay of Bengal will once again emerge as a powerful symbol of maritime diplomacy, s...

04 Dec 2025

Vizag to host IFR MILAN and Indian Ocean Naval Symposium in February 2026

Visakhapatnam will host three flagship events of Indian Navy from February 15 to 25, 2026, Vice-Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command (ENC) has said.Addressing...

29 Nov 2025

Navy to hold International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam in February

The Indian Navy will organise the International Fleet Review (IFR) in February 2026 in Visakhapatnam. The exercise seeks to reinforce the themes of being ‘United through Oceans’ and streng...

31 Oct 2025

India to host historic maritime convergence in Visakhapatnam in February 2026

India will host three major international maritime events — the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026, Exercise MILAN 2026, and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs —...