Exercise MILAN 2026, the Indian Navy’s flagship multilateral maritime exercise, concluded on February 25 with a ceremonial closing onboard India’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off the coast of Visakhapatnam. The grand finale marked a significant milestone in maritime cooperation, bringing together navies from across the globe under the theme…
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Goa Maritime Conclave 2026 Strengthens IOR Security
The 5th edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC-26) was held at the Naval War College, Goa, on 21 February 2026, bringing together naval chiefs and senior maritime leaders from 15 Indian Ocean Region (IOR) nations. The conclave reinforced the shared commitment of regional partners to enhance cooperative mechanisms addressing…
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India Hosts MILAN 2026 to Strengthen Global Maritime Cooperation
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated Exercise MILAN 2026 at Visakhapatnam on February 20, 2026, calling upon the global community to address evolving maritime challenges collectively. The exercise, hosted by the Indian Navy, brings together Navy Chiefs and Heads of Delegations from 74 countries to strengthen interoperability, cooperative maritime engagement,…
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President Murmu Attends International Fleet Review 2026
Visakhapatnam: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday witnessed the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 at Visakhapatnam, where navies from over 70 countries assembled in a grand display of maritime strength and solidarity. The International Fleet Review 2026 marks one of the largest multilateral naval gatherings hosted by India in recent years….
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India, Seychelles Unveil Joint Vision for Growth and Security
New Delhi: India and Seychelles on Monday elevated their bilateral partnership by adopting a Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages, marking a significant milestone in ties between the two Indian Ocean neighbours. The Joint Vision was announced during Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie’s State Visit…
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India, Seychelles Deepen Maritime, Blue Economy Ties in Mumbai
India and Seychelles took a significant step towards strengthening maritime cooperation and blue economy engagement during a high-level Indo-Seychelles Business Roundtable held in Mumbai. The dialogue brought together political leadership, policymakers and business representatives to explore opportunities in maritime trade, sustainable ocean-based industries and long-term economic collaboration in the Indian…
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Indian Navy Training Squadron Calls at Belawan, Indonesia
The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) made a significant port call at Belawan, Indonesia, on January 20, 2026, marking another milestone in India’s expanding maritime engagement with Southeast Asia. The visit underscores New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening naval diplomacy, fostering interoperability, and deepening people-to-people ties under the Act East…
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INS Sudarshini Begins Lokayan 26 Global Sail Expedition
The Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini is set to embark on a landmark transoceanic sail expedition titled Lokayan 26 on January 20, 2026. Spanning ten months, the ambitious voyage will cover more than 22,000 nautical miles and include port calls at 18 locations across 13 countries, reinforcing India’s…
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Indian Navy Strengthens Act East Engagement
New Delhi/Singapore: The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) has arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, marking a significant step in strengthening ASEAN–India maritime cooperation and regional naval engagement. The squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, reached Singapore on January 15, 2026,…
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Indian Navy Bolsters Maldives Ties at Ex Ekatha 2025
The Indian Navy reaffirmed its strong commitment to regional maritime security as Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS), visited Maldives from December 15 to 17, 2025, to attend the closing ceremony of the eighth edition of the bilateral maritime exercise, Exercise Ekatha 2025. The visit…