President Mukherjee, PM Modi to inspect International Fleet Review

Around 90 ships of Indian Navy and over 50 countries are participating in the event

President Pranab Mukherjee, the supreme commander of the Indian defence forces, will inspect the International Fleet Review (IFR) here on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will also attend the event.

During the review, the Indian Navy will showcase its capability and technical prowess. Around 90 ships of Indian Navy are participating in the event. Over 50 countries are participating in the mega maritime meet.

The five-day event began on Thursday with the inauguration of maritime exhibition and IFR village.

Navies from 52 countries including China, Russia, USA, Japan, Vietnam, Israel, France, Britain and Australia are participating in the review in the Bay of Bengal.

 

At least 90 ships and vessels of the Indian Navy along with aircraft carrier INS Virat and INS Vikramaditya are the main attractions of review.

Along with warships from across the world, Indian navy is displaying its firepower and blue sea capabilities in this event.