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10. It appears that it was unarmed or not carrying ammunition

Reply to Abnredleg (Reply #5)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 02:17 PM

Friday

Unless the Indian Government is lying?

Event: MILAN 2026, held in Visakhapatnam, India, from February 15–25, 2026.

Scale: The exercise included 74 countries and 18 foreign warships, aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation.

Status: The IRIS Dena attended as a "guest" of the Indian Navy and participated in ceremonial events, including an International Fleet Review where crew members paraded before the Indian President.

Constraints: Per the exercise protocol, participating ships were reportedly unarmed or prohibited from carrying ammunition during the drills.

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