MILAN EXERCISE 2024

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Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Hon’ble Vice President of India inaugurated the International Maritime Seminar, conducted today as part of MILAN 2024.

What is MILAN 2024?

• It is abiennial multilateral naval exercise.
• It was conceived by the Indian Navyin 1995.
• The 12th edition of MILAN 2024 is being conducted at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command.
• Theme: ‘Camaraderie, Cohesion, Collaboration’
• It will be conducted in two phases: Harbour Phase and Sea Phase.
• The Indian Navy showcased its Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) to the delegates of 50 countries.
• The DSRV can help in locating the disabled submarine, rescue the trapped personnel or provide them emergency supplies.
• Maritime Cooperation: The MILAN exercise is an exemplary demonstration of India’s commitment towards promoting maritime cooperation and security in the Indian Ocean region.
• Defence Diplomacy: The Indian Navy is offering its submarine rescue capabilities to friendly countries that will further India’s defence diplomacy.
• In Sync with Look East Policy: It is in consonance with India’s Look East Policy, ‘Act East policy’ and Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative.