Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K. Tirpathi, interacted with Admiral Aleksandr Alekseevich Moiseev, the Chief of the Russian Navy, during the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam. This interaction highlighted the enduring naval cooperation between India and Russia, emphasizing operational interactions and professional exchanges under agreements like the RELOS Agreement and exercises such as INDRA Navy. Additionally, Admiral Tripathi engaged with Adm Pairote Fuangchan of the Royal Thai Navy, focusing on advancing operational engagements and information sharing for Maritime Domain Awareness.
Alongside these interactions, Admiral Tripathi also engaged with VAdm Kanchana Banagoda, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, emphasizing sustained operational linkages and capacity building efforts through exercises like SLINEX. Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Tarun Sobti, met with VAdm Axel Deertz, the Commander of the German Fleet and Supporting Forces, discussing avenues for enhanced cooperation and maritime engagements.
Underscoring the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Region, DCNS VAdm Tarun Sobti held a bilateral meeting with Brigadier General Mohamed Saleem, Commandant Coast Guard, MNDF, Republic of Maldives. This meeting focused on advancing cooperation and professional exchanges to promote regional maritime security and stability, with continued engagements during MILAN 2026.
The International Fleet Review 2026, held off the Visakhapatnam coast, saw participation from 74 countries. President Droupadi Murmu reviewed the fleet, which included 66 Indian and 19 foreign ships, three Indian Navy submarines, and over 60 aircraft. The Indian Navy showcased its operational capabilities through Search and Rescue drills, readiness demonstrations, and maritime maneuvers, demonstrating its combat preparedness and maritime power.
