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AP: Indian Navy to host three major Intl events in Visakhpatnam by Feb next year

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 3 (UNI) The Indian Navy will host three major international events in Visakhapatnam from February 15 to 25, 2026.
The International Fleet Review (IFR), Exercise Milan and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs, Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag officer commanding-in-chief of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) said in a Navy Day press conference here on Wednesday.
This marks the first time that these three major maritime events will be conducted simultaneously, representing the largest congregation of naval forces and maritime leadership ever assembled in the region, he said.
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