Indian Navy Inaugurates MILAN Village in Visakhapatnam Ahead of Exercise MILAN 2026

April 26, 2026 1 Min Read

The Indian Navy inaugurated the MILAN Village at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam. This step marks an important part of preparations for Exercise MILAN 2026.

Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command, led the inauguration. He also reviewed the facilities and arrangements at the venue. The village will host naval personnel and international delegates during the exercise.

The Navy designed MILAN Village to support interaction among participating navies. As a result, delegates from multiple countries will come together at one location. This makes the exercise an important international maritime event.

In addition, the facility will support cultural and social activities. These programs will help build cooperation and understanding between participating nations.

Exercise MILAN 2026 will take place in Visakhapatnam. It will bring together navies from different parts of the world. The exercise aims to improve coordination, cooperation, and joint operations among maritime forces.

Overall, officials said the initiative reflects strong cooperation. It also highlights India’s growing role in global maritime partnerships.