IFR & MILAN 2026

19 Feb 2026 News Articles

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 columns of ships, was held off Visakhapatnam on February 18, 2026.

President Droupadi Murmu attended the event, where a total of 71 warships, including 45 from the Indian Navy, 19 from friendly foreign nations, and others from the Indian Coast Guard and the Shipping Corporation of India, participated.

Among the prominent vessels were INS Tarangini, the Indian Navy’s sail training ship that undertook a circumnavigation of the globe in 2003 to 04, and INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier.

Source : https://www.thehindu.com/

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Greetings to our friends and partners from across the seas!

For nearly three decades, the Indian Navy’s flagship events the International Fleet Review (IFR) and MILAN have brought together maritime nations in a spirit of cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 concurrent editions at Visakhapatnam from 15 - 25 February 2026.

Guided by the themes 'United through Oceans’ for IFR and "Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration" for MILAN, this edition will showcase professional exchanges, operational drills and cultural celebrations.

The 2026 edition will provide participants with valuable opportunities to share operational insights in harbour, hone professional skills at sea, strengthen camaraderie on the sports fields and immerse themselves in the richness of Indian culture.

In harbour, the programme will feature Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE) and the International Maritime Seminar (IMS), enabling dialogue on shared maritime challenges, opportunities and priorities. For young officers, activities will include cross-deck visits, ship-handling simulator training, Damage Control and NBC simulator training and demonstration of submarine rescue capabilities by a Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV). These engagements will strengthen our collective ability to generate credible and coordinated responses at sea. During the sea phase, participating units will conduct a wide spectrum of operational drills in multinational groupings - carrier operations, seamanship evolutions, weapon firings, anti-submarine warfare, air defence drills and tactical manoeuvres.

Complementing the professional exchanges, the event will also feature cultural and recreational activities, including Sports competitions, tours, social events and the spectacular International City Parade celebrating our shared maritime heritage. Together, these will offer a balanced blend of professional enrichment, operational engagement and cultural immersion for all esteemed delegates and participants from across the world.

It is fitting that we gather at Visakhapatnam, the City of Destiny, for an event that strengthens our bonds of friendship across the oceans. The Indian Navy eagerly awaits your presence for a professionally rewarding and culturally enriching experience.

Saṃ No Varuṇa! — May the Lord of Oceans be auspicious unto us.

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