Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) The Myanmar Navy frigate "Aung Zeya," led by Brigadier General Kyaw Sat, recently returned smoothly to Yangon. The ship had previously sailed to Visakhapatnam, India from February 15th to 25th, successfully participating in the International Fleet Review 2026 (IFR 2026) and the "MILAN 2026" multinational joint naval exercise.
It is understood that the "Aung Zeya" departed Yangon on February 11th, arriving in India on February 14th after a three-day voyage to prepare for the two important maritime events. These events were of a high caliber, with Indian President Druppadh Murmu attending related meetings, and a delegation led by Vice Admiral Amin Thewet, Chief of Naval Staff of Myanmar, participating throughout. The events attracted senior naval officers and vessels from 74 countries, making them an unprecedented event.
During its stay in India, the INS Aung Zeya and the Myanmar delegation had a packed and fruitful schedule: On February 18, the ship participated in the IFR 2026 International Fleet Review; from February 19 to 25, they attended the opening ceremony of the "Milan-2026" multinational joint naval exercise and a series of maritime combat drills. During its port call, the ship participated in an international maritime symposium with ships from 74 countries, conducting ship visits, expert seminars, and other professional exchanges, and also observed a demonstration of an underwater search and rescue vessel system. In addition, the crew members participated in a naval parade, junior officer exchanges, and friendly sports events with naval personnel from various countries. They also visited Agra and Bodh Gaya for sightseeing and religious exchanges, and attended a grand banquet featuring traditional cultural dances, deepening international military friendship and interaction.
Meanwhile, the Myanmar delegation, led by Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Amin Twe, also participated in the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium and the Goa Maritime Conference, conducting multilateral consultations on regional maritime security and other issues.
During this voyage, the "Angzea" covered a total distance of 2,377.4 nautical miles, successfully completing all scheduled tasks and achieving its goal of participating in international maritime exchanges and enhancing mutual trust among the navies of multiple countries.
