New Delhi, February 25 India's premier multilateral maritime exercise, Milan, saw the participation of 42 warships and submarines, including 18 ships from friendly countries.
The exercise concluded on Wednesday with a closing ceremony held onboard India's indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, off the coast of Visakhapatnam.
"Held under the theme 'Camaraderie, Cooperation, Collaboration', Milan 2026 witnessed unprecedented participation, comprising 42 ships and submarines, and 29 aircraft. These also included 18 ships from participating friendly foreign countries," the Indian Navy said.
The mega exercise lasted for over a week. It began with a harbour phase that featured bilateral engagements and an international maritime seminar (IMS).
This was followed by the 'Sea Phase', which comprised high-intensity operational drills focused on advanced warfare disciplines including integrated air defence and antisubmarine warfare exercises, maritime interdiction operations, communication exercises, and cross-deck flying operations.