Introduction
The International Fleet Review (IFR) is a ceremonial assembly of International Naval Delegations, Ships, Submarines and Aircraft, during which the President, as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, reviewed the Fleet ar Visakhapatnam on 18 Feburary 2026. The event showcased maritime strength, cooperation and camaraderie whilst reaffirming sovereign oversight. India has previously hosted IFRs in 2001 at Mumbai and in 2016 at Visakhapatnam.
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Logo
The artistic lines of the IFR Logo represent the initial letters of the International Fleet Review, namely I, F and R. They are embellished to also represent the three dimensions of the navy - the ship, the submarine and the aircraft.
The inner circle is washed with the colours of the Indian tricolour and a rising sun framing the Aircraft, the outer circle displays the event, the year and the venue.
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History
- The International Fleet Review (IFR) is a ceremonial assembly of naval ships, submarines and aircraft which is reviewed by the President, as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The event showcases the nation’s maritime strength and reaffirms sovereign oversight of the fleet.
- The event is termed as IFR when there is participation by ships from friendly foreign countries International Fleet. If only Indian vessels participate then, it is termed as Presidential Fleet Review (PFR).
- 12 editions of PFR have been conducted so far with last one being held at Visakhapatnam in 2022. India has previously hosted two International Fleet Reviews (IFR) in 2001 and 2016. The Third Edition of IFR was held at Visakhapatnam on 18 feburary 2026.
History
The International Fleet Review (IFR) is a ceremonial assembly of naval ships, submarines and aircraft which is reviewed by the President, as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The event showcases the nation’s maritime strength and reaffirms sovereign oversight of the fleet.
The event is termed as IFR when there is participation by ships from friendly foreign countries International Fleet. If only Indian vessels participate then, it is termed as Presidential Fleet Review (PFR).
12 editions of PFR have been conducted so far with last one being held at Visakhapatnam in 2022. India has previously hosted two International Fleet Reviews (IFR) in 2001 and 2016. The Third Edition of IFR was held at Visakhapatnam on 18 feburary 2026.
Past Editions
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