Visakhapatnam: As part of India’s 75th anniversary of independence, 47 out of the 60 ships and submarines participating in the 12th edition of the President’s Fleet Review (PFR) at Visakhapatnam on February 21, have been constructed in Indian shipyards.
The move will be showcasing indigenous capabilities and progress towards Atmanirbharta.
The Indian Navy is conducting the 12th edition of the President’s Fleet Review (PFR) at Visakhapatnam on February 21, which was reviewed by its chief Admiral Hari Kumar on February 20.
Ram Nath Kovind, President of India, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, embarked on the Presidential Yacht INS Sumitra will review the Indian Naval Fleet comprising over 60 ships and submarines, and 55 aircraft.
Ships from all Naval Commands and Andaman and Nicobar Command are anchored in four columns. The Presidential yacht will sail past 44 ships anchored in four lanes, and will be accorded the ceremonial salute, one by one.
The participating platforms in the review includes newly inducted combat platforms, the latest stealth destroyer INS Visakhapatnam and INS Vela, a Kalvari class submarine commissioned into the Indian Navy recently.
IN Ships Chennai, Delhi, Teg and three Shivalik class frigates and three Kamorta class ASW Corvettes will also form part of the review. Ships from the Coast Guard, Shipping Corporation of India & Ministry of Earth Sciences are also taking part.
A Composite Fly Past by Chetaks, ALH, Sea Kings, KAMOVs, Dorniers, IL-38SD, P8I, Hawks and MiG 29K will also form part of the Review.
