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Exercise MILAN 2026 in Visakhapatnam
Exercise MILAN 2026 is taking place in Visakhapatnam with participation of more than 70 nations.
It is hosted by the Indian Navy and is in the news due to the ongoing 2026 edition.
Exercise MILAN (Multilateral Naval Exercise):
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Biennial multilateral naval exercise |
| Host | Hosted by the Indian Navy |
| Edition and venue | 2026 edition is taking place in Visakhapatnam |
| Participation (2026) | More than 70 nations participate |
| Purpose | Promotes cooperation, interoperability, and maritime partnership among friendly navies across the world |
| Launch details | Launched in 1995 with four navies at Port Blair |
| Evolution | Has evolved into a multilateral exercise with partner navies across the globe |