India to Host Major Maritime Events in 2026
India will host three major international maritime events in February 2026 at Visakhapatnam: the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026, Exercise MILAN 2026, and Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs, from February 15-25.
This event marks India's first simultaneous conduct of these major maritime events, realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's
MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), announced in 2025.
Author's summary: India hosts three major maritime events in 2026.