President Droupadi Murmu, as the Supreme Commander of India's Armed Forces, reviewed the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 at Visakhapatnam on July 13, 2026. The biennial event showcased India's growing naval strength and international maritime partnerships with 20+ nations. India's newest warships — including INS Mahendragiri (P17A frigate, commissioned July 11, 2026) and INS Udaygiri — participated alongside foreign naval vessels. Visakhapatnam is the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command. IFR is a prestigious naval event where the President, as Supreme Commander, 'reviews' (takes salute from) the fleet.
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President Droupadi Murmu Reviews International Fleet Review 2026 at Visakhapatnam; 20+ Nations Participate
Key Points
- President Droupadi Murmu, as the Supreme Commander of India's Armed Forces, reviewed the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 at Visakhapatnam on July 13, 2026
- The biennial event showcased India's growing naval strength and international maritime partnerships with 20+ nations
- India's newest warships — including INS Mahendragiri (P17A frigate, commissioned July 11, 2026) and INS Udaygiri — participated alongside foreign naval vessels
- Visakhapatnam is the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command
- IFR is a prestigious naval event where the President, as Supreme Commander, 'reviews' (takes salute from) the fleet
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• IFR 2026: Visakhapatnam; July 13, 2026; President Murmu (Supreme Commander) reviews fleet • 20+ nations' naval vessels; biennial event; INS Mahendragiri, INS Udaygiri participated • Eastern Naval Command: HQ Visakhapatnam; Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF) • President as Supreme Commander: Constitution Article 53; CDS: Gen Anil Chauhan
