Question
Which of the following statements about the MILAN naval
exercise in Visakhapatnam is/are correct? 1. The harbour phase of the exercise is from February 19 to 23. 2. MILAN is a biennial multinational naval exercise that started in 1995. 3. Around 30 navies from Asia and Africa are participating in the exercise.Solution
• India kick-started a nine-day 12th edition of mega naval exercise “ MILAN” in Visakhapatnam with participation of around 50 navies from the US, Japan, Australia, France, Bangladesh, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia etc. • The exercise commenced with the arrival of 15 warships and one maritime patrol aircraft from friendly foreign countries. • Milan is a biennial multinational naval exercise which started in 1995 with the participation of Indonesia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand in consonance with India's 'Look East' policy. • The exercise flourished under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command till its 10th edition. • The harbour phase of the exercise is from February 19 to 23. The sea phase featuring various complex drills and manoeuvres will be from February 24 to 27.
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