Amid tension between India and the US with President Donald Trump’s move to impose 50 per cent tariffs on India over the purchase of Russian oil, the American and Russian navies will take part in the International Fleet Review (IFR) in February 2026 in Visakhapatnam to be organised by India. President Droupadi Murmu will review the fleet on February 18, the Navy said on Friday (October 31). The Navy also made it clear that it is prepared and remains deployed for Operation Sindoor, which, according to the Centre, has only been paused and not ended.

"Both the US and Russia have confirmed participation in the international fleet review and Milan exercise. They would be sending their ships. Some aircraft are also expected,” said Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral (VAdm) Sanjay Vatsayan.

“They have

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