MILAN: Building bridges of friendship across the seas
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Why in news
The Indian Navy hosted MILAN-2026, a multilateral naval exercise, involving nations like Seychelles, Maldives, and Indonesia to enhance maritime cooperation and defense capabilities.
Background
MILAN-2026 was hosted by the Indian Navy and featured participation from Seychelles, Maldives, and Indonesia. The exercise included cultural visits to Visakhapatnam and highlighted the INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyMILAN: A multilateral naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy
- FactINS Vikrant: India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier
- PlaceVisakhapatnam: Location of cultural visits and naval activities during MILAN-2026
- FactParticipating nations included Seychelles, Maldives, and Indonesia
For Mains
Q. Discuss how multilateral naval exercises like MILAN contribute to India's maritime security architecture and its role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Maritime diplomacy: Strengthening regional security through collaborative naval drills and capacity building
- Indigenization: Impact of indigenous platforms like INS Vikrant on maritime power projection
- Soft power integration: Utilizing cultural heritage to build maritime partnerships
Keywords: Maritime Security · Net Security Provider · Indigenization · Defense Diplomacy · Capacity Building
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