Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 12th edition of MILAN 2024

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.

  1. He also inaugurated the MILAN Village at the Eastern Naval Command base to mark the occasion.
  2. MILAN 2024 is the largest multinational naval exercise of the Indian Navy, with more than 2,000 personnel from participating Navies.
  3. The exercise reflects the spirit of international cooperation.
  4. The Defence Minister participated in the inauguration ceremony at the Samudrika Naval Auditorium at the Eastern Naval Command.
  5. Both the aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and the indigenously built INS Vikrant will take part in the exercise.
  6. MILAN provides a platform for participating navies to share ideas and ensure the safety of maritime commerce for the growth and prosperity of all.
  7. 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

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