This year’s Navy Day celebrations will take place in Thiruvananthapuram on December 3, with President Draupadi Murmu serving as the chief guest. The event will showcase the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, along with various warships, submarines, and fighter jets, before an audience of approximately 200,000 people. This year’s celebrations are notable for their location shift from previous years, emphasizing the Navy’s advanced capabilities, and the introduction of a newly constructed artificial shore at Shankhumukham beach. The rescheduling from December 4 accommodates Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit for the India-Russia annual summit, underscoring the event’s geopolitical significance and India’s strategic partnerships.