The Defence Minister was addressing Navy Chiefs and Heads of Delegations from 74 countries during the inaugural ceremony of Exercise MILAN at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on February 19.
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.
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 19: The Indian Navy is all set to commence the thirteenth edition of Exercise Milan at Vishakhapatnam. In a defining moment for global maritime peace and stability, the Indian Navy proudly hosts Exercise MILAN 2026, marking India's intent to e
Artificial intelligence shows that nothing is impossible when humanity dreams big, and it represents the biggest platform shift of our lifetimes, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said on Thursday, highlighting India's growing role in the global AI ecosystem and the emergence of Visakhapatnam as a
Sundar Pichai addressed the India AI Impact Summit 2026, recalling his student journey and highlighting India's rapid transformation. He announced Google's full-stack AI hub in Visakhapatnam as part of a USD 15 billion investment, featuring large-scale compute capacity and a subsea cable
Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti held bilateral interaction with Commander of the German Fleet and Supporting Forces Vice Admiral Axel Deertz on the sidelines of Exercise MILAN and the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam.
The aircraft had earlier taken off from Visakhapatnam Airport and while landing at Mumbai Airport on Runway 27, continuously drifted to the right of the runway and crash landed on the shoulder at the intersection of Taxiways W and N. There were 2 crew members and 6 passengers on board. Th
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 18: For the Indian Navy, geography defines India's strategic outlook. With its northern land spread, interlocked majorly between China and Pakistan, India's often underappreciated but greatest strategic advantage lies not on land but at sea.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi held a bilateral interaction with US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen T Koehler on the sidelines of the International Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN in Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 17: The Indian Navy's simultaneous deployment of India's first indigenous aircraft carrier and its latest stealth frigate highlight the nation's shift from a 'Buyer's Navy' to a 'Builder's Navy.'
As India gears up to host the International Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN, the Indian Navy welcomed naval ships from Indonesia, the UAE, and Bangladesh on Monday.
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