Indian Navy – The International Fleet Review, hosted near Mumbai (Bombay) was a huge success. The review can been seen as a signal by the Indian Navy that it is now a force to be reckoned with, at least in the Asia Pacific region.

• BBC: India stages naval review
  

• Rediff: IFR 2001 ends with a stunning show on Marine Drive

US Navy – The US Navy will take the opportunity to exercise with the French Navy and Royal Australian Navy after the International Fleet Review.

• Associated Press: US to join naval exercises after Indian maritime pageant