In Pictures: Global Navies gather in Visakhapatnam for MILAN 2026
The Hindu
R.K. Beach Road turned into a global stage on the evening of February 19 for the International City Parade, a key attraction of the International Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN 2026.
India hosted the International Fleet Review as Visakhapatnam returned to the centre of global maritime attention on February 19 as part of a convergence of naval diplomacy, operational cooperation, and ceremonial display along its eastern seaboard. According to the details given at the Indian Navy website, the International Fleet Review, Exercise MILAN, and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium Conclave of Chiefs will be held in Visakhapatnam from February 15 to 25. This is the first time India hosts all three major maritime events together.
R.K. Beach Road turned into a global stage on February 19 for the International City Parade, a key attraction of the International Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN 2026. More than 70 countries took part in the event, showcasing maritime strength and cultural diversity.
The parade began at 4 p.m. with an aerial display by Indian Naval fighter aircraft and helicopters. Marching contingents and military bands from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard participated, along with ceremonial units from foreign navies. Cultural troupes and thematic tableaux highlighting India’s maritime legacy and the traditions of visiting nations will add colour to the event.
Indian Navy's Marine commandos blast a dummy target in a simulated war scenario during the Operational Demonstration at the International City Parade, a highlight of the ongoing MILAN-2026 naval exercise in Visakhapatnam on February 19, 2026.
Fire works light up the sky during the International City Parade, a highlight of the ongoing MILAN-2026 naval exercise in Visakhapatnam on February 19, 2026.
Russian Federation Ship Marshal Shaposhnikov, an Udaloy-class destroyer frigate of the Russian Navy participating in the International Fleet Review (IFR)-2026, in Visakhapatnam on February 18, 2026.
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