Andhra Pradesh: Multinational naval exercise MILAN 2024 underway off Visakhapatnam

INS Vikrant. (Wikimedia)

The sea phase of MILAN 2024, a biennale multi-national naval exercise hosted by the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Indian Navy kicked off in a display of cooperation among the vessels and aircraft of friendly foreign nations, an official release on Sunday, 25 February, said.

The sea phase, which is a high-intensity segment of the event which encompasses air, surface, and undersea domains commenced yesterday and showcased naval prowess.

“Day two of the sea phase witnessed a harmonious blend of mutual understanding and interoperability as participating ships operated collaboratively in the Bay of Bengal,” said the ENC.

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About MILAN 2024

• The multi-national nature of operations promotes camaraderie and deepens understanding of operational philosophies and procedures.
• Advanced exercises in the sea phase cover all three dimensions of maritime warfare.
• Sea phase activities include weapons firing, anti-submarine warfare, cross-deck landings, and carrier operations.
• The MILAN 2024 sea phase signifies the commitment of participating nations to promoting peace, stability, and interoperability in the maritime domain.
• The sea phase involves 15 ships and one aircraft from friendly foreign countries, along with Indian Naval ships, submarines, and aircraft.
• Indian aircraft carriers Vikramaditya and Vikrant are also participating in the naval exercises.
• MILAN-2024 aims to conduct complex and advanced exercises to consolidate interoperability and enhance mutual understanding for operating as a combined task force at sea.

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