What happened:
On February 16, the Indian Navy inaugurated the MILAN Village in Visakhapatnam as part of Exercise MILAN 2026. Presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, the village brings together delegates and naval personnel from over 70 countries, serving as a hub for cultural exchange alongside the multilateral naval exercise.
Why it matters:
The initiative reinforces India’s maritime outreach in the Indo-Pacific, strengthening interoperability and naval partnerships while showcasing its role as a key security partner in the region.