Context:
The 12th edition of MILAN 2024 is being conducted at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command.
About MILAN: Indian Navy’s flagship event
- It is a biennial multilateral naval exercise.
- It was conceived by the Indian Navy in 1995.
MILAN Exercise 2024
- Theme: ‘Camaraderie, Cohesion, Collaboration’
- It will be conducted in two phases: Harbour Phase and Sea Phase.
- The Indian Navy showcased its Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) to the delegates of 50 countries.
- The DSRV can help in locating the disabled submarine, rescue the trapped personnel or provide them emergency supplies.
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Significance of Exercise
- Maritime Cooperation: The MILAN exercise is an exemplary demonstration of India’s commitment towards promoting maritime cooperation and security in the Indian Ocean region.
- Defence Diplomacy: The Indian Navy is offering its submarine rescue capabilities to friendly countries that will further India’s defence diplomacy.
- In Sync with Look East Policy: It is in consonance with India’s Look East Policy, ‘Act East policy’ and Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative.
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News Source: Indian Express
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