The Bangladesh Navy frigate BNS Somudra Avijan arrived in Visakhapatnam, India, on 16 February 2026 to take part in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 and Exercise MILAN 2026, news agency ANI reported.
The Indian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command welcomed the ship, describing the visit as “highlighting the ongoing professional interaction between the two neighbouring navies.” According to ANI, 19 foreign warships were among 71 ships in the review, with the MILAN exercise involving 65 navies.
Event date: 16 February 2026
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- ANI, Naval ships from Indonesia, UAE, Bangladesh join Indian Navy for International Fleet Review, Exercise MILAN (17 February 2026)
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