The 12th edition of the Multilateral Naval Exercise-2024 “MILAN24”, hosted by India, commenced on 19th February 2024 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

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The 12th edition of the Multilateral Naval Exercise-2024 “MILAN24”, hosted by India, commenced on 19th February 2024 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The exercise is being conducted from 19th to 27th February 2024 by the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Indian Navy (IN). The theme of the Exercise is “Cohesion, Camaraderie, Collaboration”. ‘MILAN’ means 'a meeting of confluence and its motto – ‘Camaraderie Cohesion Collaboration’ symbolises the enduring spirit of international maritime cooperation. MILAN 24 is the biggest International Naval Exercise in which 50 friendly foreign countries are being invited and nearly 20 foreign warships along with one maritime patrol aircraft. In addition, a large number of Indian Navy ships, submarines and aircraft including both aircraft carriers Vikrant and Vikramaditya would be participating in the event.


      MILAN is a biennial multilateral naval exercise held under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command.

      This edition is the largest and more complex than previous editions, with the participation of Indian ships and 16 foreign warships, one Maritime Patrol Aircraft and delegations from friendly countries.

     

 

     


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