Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 12th edition of MILAN 2024, the flagship naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on 21 Feb 2024.
- He also inaugurated the MILAN Village at the Eastern Naval Command base to mark the occasion.
- MILAN 2024 is the largest multinational naval exercise of the Indian Navy, with more than 2,000 personnel from participating Navies.
- The exercise reflects the spirit of international cooperation.
- The Defence Minister participated in the inauguration ceremony at the Samudrika Naval Auditorium at the Eastern Naval Command.
- Both the aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and the indigenously built INS Vikrant will take part in the exercise.
- MILAN provides a platform for participating navies to share ideas and ensure the safety of maritime commerce for the growth and prosperity of all.
- MILAN is not just a military exercise but also a platform for the future of international naval cooperation.
Q: Which is the largest multinational naval exercise of the Indian Navy?
a) Operation Trident
b) Exercise Varuna
c) MILAN
d) Operation TROPEX
Correct answer: c) MILAN
