♦ Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 13th edition of Exercise MILAN-2026 at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on 19 February 2026. He said, this edition reflects the global maritime community’s confidence in India as a trusted and responsible maritime partner.

♦ Rajnath also said, this year (2026), with the participation of 74 nations, MILAN 2026 stands as the largest and most inclusive edition to date, a reflection of the confidence of the global maritime community.