The MILES-18, the first-ever multi-nation naval exercise at sea was held at the Andaman sea.
11 naval ships of 8 countries (Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand) and nine Indian ships had participated in MILES-18.
The 3-day exercise was conducted as part of 10th edition of MILAN 2018.
This multi-national mega event was organised by Andaman Nicobar naval command with theme ‘Friendship Across the Seas’ to expand regional cooperation and combat unlawful activities in critical sea lanes.
Milan exercise was first held in 1995 with participation of just five navies
The exercise is being hosted biennially by Indian Navy under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command.