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International Fleet Review: Indian Navy Shows Off Strength

At the Navy's biggest-ever event off the coast of Andhra Pradesh today, India alone is parading 75 warships for the ceremonial inspection at the second International Fleet Review; 24 international warships have also sailed in.

  • Each ship is manned by her ship's company, dressed in white ceremonial uniforms.
    Each ship is manned by her ship's company, dressed in white ceremonial uniforms.
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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi signing visitors book in INS Sumitra at International Fleet Review 2016.
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi signing visitors book in INS Sumitra at International Fleet Review 2016.
  • The International Fleet Review 2016 brings together 50 countries, 99 ships, 24 foreign warships and 4,000 sailors.
    The International Fleet Review 2016 brings together 50 countries, 99 ships, 24 foreign warships and 4,000 sailors.
  • The event is designed to display India's naval might and prowess.
    The event is designed to display India's naval might and prowess.
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  • This is the second time an International Fleet Review is being held in India.
    This is the second time an International Fleet Review is being held in India.
  • The list of participating navies includes the US, China, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Canada, Russia, South Africa, Japan, South Korea, Peru, Chile, Colombia and Brazil.
    The list of participating navies includes the US, China, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Canada, Russia, South Africa, Japan, South Korea, Peru, Chile, Colombia and Brazil.
  • Presidential ship INS Sumitra proceeds for fleet review.
    Presidential ship INS Sumitra proceeds for fleet review.
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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Guard of Honour at International Fleet Review.
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Guard of Honour at International Fleet Review.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with President witnessing fly-past aboard INS Sumitra.
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with President witnessing fly-past aboard INS Sumitra.
  • President Pranab Mukherjee at the Guard of Honor at the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam.
    President Pranab Mukherjee at the Guard of Honor at the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam.
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