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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India Takes Chairmanship of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium
India has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), marking a historic return to leadership after 16 years. The 9th Conclave of Chiefs convened at Visakhapatnam on 20 February 2026, bringing together naval chiefs and maritime security heads from 33 countries spanning the Atlantic to the…
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INS Sudarshini Completes First Lokayan 26 Port Call in Oman
The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini has successfully concluded her first port call at Salalah in Oman, marking a significant milestone in the ambitious ten-month trans-oceanic expedition, Lokayan 26. The visit, completed on February 5, 2026, underscores India’s enduring maritime legacy and reinforces the growing strategic and cultural…
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INS Sahyadri Boosts India-Philippines Defence Ties
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, one of the Indian Navy’s frontline indigenously-built stealth frigates, reached Manila, Philippines, for a port call as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Indo-Pacific. The visit marks another significant step in deepening India-Philippines defence cooperation and expanding New Delhi’s maritime engagement in the…
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INS Tamal Strengthens India-Italy Naval Ties in Naples Visit
The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate, INS Tamal, concluded a successful port call at Naples, Italy, from 13-16 August 2025. The visit highlighted strong bilateral relations between India and Italy, formally elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2023. INS Tamal’s activities during the visit reinforced defence cooperation and maritime diplomacy between…