Indian Navy inaugurates MILAN Village in Visakhapatnam

The Indian Navy inaugurated the MILAN Village at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam as part of its flagship multilateral naval exercise Exercise MILAN 2026.

MILAN Village: An Immersive Experience

Designed as an interactive cultural hub, the MILAN Village brings together naval personnel and delegates from more than 70 countries, promoting camaraderie, informal dialogue, and deeper cooperation among partner navies. The initiative highlights the Navy’s effort to combine professional engagement with social and cultural exchange.

Maritime Diplomacy Push

Visakhapatnam is hosting three major naval events in close succession:

• International Fleet Review
• Exercise MILAN
• Indian Ocean Naval Symposium

The convergence of these events marks a major milestone in India’s maritime outreach and defence diplomacy, strengthening ties with friendly nations across the Indo-Pacific and beyond.