A total of 85 ships, including 19 foreign warships participated in the fleet review, reflecting the scale and diversity of maritime participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Indian fleet included 60 ships of the Indian Navy, four Indian Coast Guard vessels, and one ship each from the Shipping Corporation of India and the National Institute of Ocean Technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The review also featured three Indian Navy submarines, one French Atlantique maritime patrol aircraft, and participation by over 60 aircraft, underscoring the multi-domain operational capability and the coordinated maritime presence on display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Hon\u2019ble President also reviewed the Indian Naval Air Arm, marked by a fly-past of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. This was followed by a mobile column of warships and submarines steaming past the Presidential Yacht. The event further featured maritime and waterfront demonstrations, including a Parade of sails, Search and Rescue operations and aerial manoeuvres by Hawk aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing the occasion, Hon\u2019ble President highlighted, \u201cThe spirit of friendship on display today through participation of so many friendly foreign countries highlights the truth that we are collected rather than divided by the seas. India\u2019s approach to international relations, including the maritime domain, is guided by our ethos of \u2018Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam\u2019 or \u2018the world is one family\u2019. This approach reflects the wisdom that global security, growth, sustainability and stability are built through friendship.\u201d<\/em> She further remarked, \u201cThe review also takes forward India\u2019s vision of MAHASAGAR, which stands for \u2018Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions\u2019. The spirit of togetherness is well confirmed in this message of this review- \u2018United through Oceans\u2019. It is a positive message to the global community that it is the collective naval strength that can overcome maritime challenges\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe International Fleet Review was also telecast live on Doordarshan television channels (DD National and DD Vijayawada) and was streamed live on the Indian Navy\u2019s official social media platforms- Youtube (@IndianNavyOfficial) and Facebook (@IndianNavy), enabling audiences in India and abroad to witness the proceedings. Recorded broadcast (Re-runs) of the event remain available for viewing on the same channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The International Fleet Review 2026 reaffirmed India\u2019s commitment to maritime cooperation, interoperability and collective security, in keeping with the theme \u201cUnited Through Oceans\u201d, while highlighting the Indian Navy\u2019s indigenous capability, operational professionalism and enduring partnerships with like-minded navies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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