Indian Navy inaugurates MILAN Village in Visakhapatnam ahead of Exercise MILAN 2026

February 16, 2026 1:10 PM

Indian Navy inaugurates MILAN Village in Visakhapatnam ahead of Exercise MILAN 2026

The Indian Navy on Sunday inaugurated the MILAN Village at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam as part of its flagship multilateral exercise, Exercise MILAN 2026. The ceremonial opening was presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, who formally declared the village open and toured the facilities designed to foster global maritime engagement. Conceptualised as an immersive experience zone, the MILAN Village brings together delega...

India to host historic maritime convergence in Visakhapatnam in February 2026

October 31, 2025 7:56 PM

India to host historic maritime convergence in Visakhapatnam in February 2026

India will host three major international maritime events — the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026, Exercise MILAN 2026, and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs — in Visakhapatnam from February 15 to 25, 2026. This will be the first time that all three significant maritime engagements are being held simultaneously, marking a milestone in India’s naval diplomacy. The events are being organised as part of the government’s efforts to operationalise Prime Minister ...