India's maritime strength in full display at Presidential Fleet Review
India Today
India's maritime strength, at the sea and in the air, was in full display during the Presidential Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam on Monday.
Warships, submarines, fighter jets, anti-submarine corvettes, and helicopters of the Indian Navy in full display, showcased India’s maritime firepower at the 12th edition of the President's Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam on Monday.
The mega naval display is an old tradition that takes place once during a President's tenure.
The latest inductions of the Indian Navy warship INS Visakhapatnam and submarine INS Vela were part of the Presidential Fleet Review that had around 60 vessels, including 44 warships and 3 submarines.
Fighter jet MiG29s of the navy, the P8i reconnaissance aircraft, the multi-role Dhruv helicopter, and Kamov helicopters used for anti-submarine warfare were part of the mesmerising flypast that zoomed past over the ships. In all, 55 aircraft participated in the flypast.
The Presidential yacht sailed past 44 ships anchored in four lanes and was accorded the ceremonial salute one by one.
Most of the ships on display were made in India.
