New Delhi: The Sea Phase of MILAN 2024, which witnessed participation from over 50 countries, concluded on Monday with a grand ceremony in a unique manner. This edition of MILAN witnessed the participation of 35 units, including ships, submarines, and aircraft. Additionally, 13 ships and one aircraft from friendly foreign countries participated in the sea phase.
The Sea Phase culminated with a Closing Ceremony conducted in a unique manner, wherein all 35 participating units arrived at anchorage off Visakhapatnam and the Commanding Officers assembled onboard indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant for discussions" an official statement said.
Moreover, the Indian Navy's participation included both aircraft carriers, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, the indigenous aircraft carrier."All units undertook a series of complex and advanced exercises in the domains of surface, sub-surface, and air warfare, including exercises against asymmetric threats" it added.
Moreover, the major exercises included surface firings, complex anti-air shoots, advanced anti-submarine warfare exercises with Indian Navy submarines, air defence exercises against fighters, extensive operations of ship-borne helicopters, and seamanship evolutions, including fueling from Indian Navy tankers.