International Fleet
Review – 2016
- Venue: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Participated nations: 54
- Theme: "United through Oceans"
- Mascot: Dolphin
International
Fleet Review (IFR) 2016 of the Indian Navy was concluded along the coast of
Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The 5-day long event was hosted by the Indian
Navy with the theme United through Oceans. It was attended by the President of
India Mr. Pranab Mukherjee and the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi.
Features of
International Fleet Review 2016
• The review was aimed
at assuring the country of the Indian Navy’s preparedness, high morale and
discipline.
• Considered as
country’s biggest military exercise, friendly naval contingents from around the
world joined Indian navy’s ships and submarines.
• It saw the participation
of 50 navies, 90 ships, including 24 warships and over 70 aircraft. Besides,
ships of Indian Coast Guard and mercantile marine also participated in the
review.
• The list of
participating countries included the 5 permanent members of the UNSC – the USA,
China, the UK, Russia and France, South Korea, Brazil, Canada, etc.
• During the review,
Indian navy showcased latest acquisitions such as carrier-borne MIG 29K strike
fighter, the P8I long range maritime reconnaissance aircraft and the KM-31 AEW
helicaptor.
• Indian Navy’s
ships India’s biggest aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, INS Viraat, destroyers
INS Mysore, INS Kolkata and frigates - INS Satpura and INS Shivalik, Teg
participated in the event.
• Dolphin was chosen
as the mascot for the IFR-2016.
International Fleet Review 2016, conducted at Visakhapatnam from Feb 04 - 08, 2016, culminated with Indian and foreign Naval ships undertaking a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the Bay of Bengal
International Fleet Review 2016, conducted at Visakhapatnam from Feb 04 - 08, 2016, culminated with Indian and foreign Naval ships undertaking a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the Bay of Bengal
About
International Fleet Review
• A fleet review is
a ceremonial and stately inspection of naval warships by the supreme commander
of armed forces, the President of India.
• This was the
second time an IFR was being held in India.
• The first IFR was
held off the coast of Mumbai in 2001 when APJ Abdul Kalam was the President. 29
countries participated in that event.
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