This year was significant as the International Fleet Review (IFR) and MILAN were conducted simultaneously. What began with only five countries has now grown into a massive international event with 74 participating nations, including five new countries this year.
During the inauguration, the Defence Minister extended a warm welcome to distinguished guests representing 74 countries. He asserted that MILAN 2026 stands as the largest and most inclusive edition to date.
The Indian Navy on Sunday inaugurated the MILAN village as a part of the naval exercise MILAN 2026. The village has been created as an experience zone that brings together delegates and naval personnel from over 70 countries in an atmosphere of camaraderie and friendship, the Ministry of Def
As India gets ready to host the International Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN, the Indian Navy welcomed naval ships from Thailand, Australia and Sri Lanka on Sunday.
South Korea and Japan last held the maritime exercises in 2017. The drills were stalled amid a series of incidents dampening their ties, such as a row over Japan's plan to hoist the Rising Sun Flag, a controversial flag regarded as symbolic of its past imperialism, on its vessel during a 201
Responding to comments relating to India's non-participation in the 'BRICS Naval Exercise', Jaiswal said that it was not a regular or institutionalised BRICS activity, nor did all BRICS members take part in it.
The French Embassy in India extended warm wishes on the occasion of Navy Day 2025, and highlighted how the Indo-French naval cooperation is strengthened via upholding the virtue of a free and open Indo-Pacific, along with cooperation on several fronts.
The Indian Navy has released an updated edition of the Indian Maritime Doctrine 2025, amid the evolving maritime security challenges, according to the Spokesperson of the Indian Navy.
This year's Navy Day celebration will be held at Shangumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with the President, the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, as the chief guest. The event will feature an operational demonstration, showcasing the Navy's capabilities.
India's indigenously designed and built stealth frigate, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, on Wednesday arrived in Manila, Philippines, as part of its operational deployment in the Indo-Pacific, underscoring India's commitment to enhancing maritime cooperation in the region.