Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K. Tirpathi, engaged in discussions with Admiral Aleksandr Alekseevich Moiseev of the Russian Navy during the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam. The interaction emphasized the enduring naval cooperation between India and Russia, focusing on operational interactions and professional exchanges facilitated by agreements like the RELOS Agreement and exercises such as INDRA Navy.
In addition to the Russian Navy, Admiral Tirpathi also met with Adm Pairote Fuangchan of the Royal Thai Navy to discuss advancing operational engagements, including Exercise Ayutthaya and coordinated patrols. The dialogue aimed at enhancing information sharing for Maritime Domain Awareness and strengthening maritime cooperation among the participating navies.
Further interactions took place with VAdm Kanchana Banagoda of the Sri Lanka Navy and VAdm Axel Deertz of the German Fleet and Supporting Forces. These engagements highlighted sustained operational linkages, capacity building efforts, and avenues for enhanced cooperation and professional exchanges. The presence of the German Navy P-8 maritime patrol aircraft underscored the growing operational convergence between the Indian and German navies.
Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Tarun Sobti, held discussions with Brigadier General Mohamed Saleem, Commandant Coast Guard, MNDF, Republic of Maldives, focusing on advancing maritime partnership and promoting regional maritime security and stability. The bilateral meeting emphasized cooperation and broadening professional exchanges, with a shared resolve to enhance interoperability and collaborative efforts at sea.
The International Fleet Review 2026, which saw participation from 74 countries, showcased the Indian Navy’s multi-domain operational capability through various drills and demonstrations. President Droupadi Murmu reviewed the fleet from INS Sumedha, highlighting India’s combat preparedness and maritime power with the display of iconic platforms like INS Vikrant and Indian Navy submarines.
