MILAN 24 Curtain Raiser
The 12th edition of the MILAN exercise, which will be held at Visakhapatnam from 19 to 27 Feb 24, will see participation by over 50 countries, which are sending their delegations. Further, 15 ships and one Maritime Patrol Aircraft from friendly foreign countries are going to participate in the sea exercise. From the Indian Navy, nearly 20 ships including aircraft carriers Vikrant and Vikramaditya and nearly 50 aircraft including MiG 29K and P8I will participate in the exercise.
Highlights of the harbour phase from 19 to 23 Feb include the International City Parade, International Maritime Seminar, Milan Tech Expo, MILAN Village, Subject Matter Expert Exchange and Table Top Exercise.
During the sea phase, participating navies will conduct advanced Air Defence, Anti Submarine and Anti Surface Warfare drills. Gunnery shoots on aerial and surface targets, manoeuvres and underway replenishment would also be conducted.
MILAN would be an excellent platform for the participating navies to share ideas to enhance security on the high seas and ensure the safety of maritime commerce for the growth and prosperity of all. Sea exercise would enhance interoperability, enable exchange of best practices and will boost confidence to undertake missions together in the future, to tackle common challenges.
