Last Updated:February 10, 2026, 22:08 IST On the morning of February 18, President Droupadi Murmu will review the assembled fleet at the anchorage off Visakhapatnam. Indian Navy’s International Fleet Review (IFR) will feature first-time deployment of frontline assets by Germany, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates. (Indian Navy/X) Indian Navy’s International Fleet Review (IFR), which is set to commence from February 18 in Visakhapatnam, will feature first-time deployment of frontline assets by Germany, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates lending additional weight to what is expected to be among the largest naval gatherings hosted by India. Germany is set to send a P-8 maritime patrol aircraft. The Philippines will field BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), while the UAE plans to deploy Al Emarat, an offshore patrol vessel. Defence Officials indicate that more than 70 nations will be represented through ships, aircraft and delegations. The review will be conducted alongside MILAN, expanding the scope for professional exchanges, staff interactions and coordinated activity at sea. Interestingly, participation is not limited to seafaring states. Landlocked nations such …