Indian Navy Inaugurates MILAN Village

On 15th February 2026, the Indian Navy inaugurated the MILAN Village at the Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, as part of Exercise MILAN 2026.

The thoughtfully curated MILAN Village, has been conceptualised and created as an experience zone that brings together delegates and naval personnel from over 70 countries in an atmosphere of camaraderie and friendship.
It serves as a hub for social and cultural exchanges, enabling engagement beyond professional horizons.
The village will host live performances by vocal artists, traditional folk-dance performances and cultural ensembles reflecting the vibrant artistic legacy of India.
Exercise MILAN 2026 will continue until 25 February and forms part of a broader maritime convergence alongside the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs.