News- Indian Navy inaugurated MILAN Village on 15 February 2026 at Eastern Naval Command as part of Exercise MILAN 2026 events.
About Exercise MILAN
- Exercise MILAN is a biennial multilateral naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy.
- Origin: It was launched in 1995 under the Andaman and Nicobar Command.
- Location: Exercise MILAN 2026 is being held at Visakhapatnam from 15 to 25 February 2026.
- Theme: The theme is “Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration.”
- Aim : It aims to foster mutual understanding, trust, and professional interaction among maritime partners for a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based maritime order.
- Phases: The exercise typically comprises two Phase:
- Harbor Phase: Focuses on professional seminars, cultural exchanges, and social interactions (e.g., the MILAN Village).
- Sea Phase: Involves complex maritime maneuvers including anti-submarine warfare, air defense, and search-and-rescue operations.
- Aligned with: It aligns with India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) and the newly conceptualised MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) initiatives.
