MANASA DEFENCE ACADEMY FACILITATES Here’s a summary of Manasa Defence Academy based on available information — what it is, what they offer, pros/cons that I found, and things you may want to check before joining. If you want, I can also try to find direct student feedback or compare with other academies. What is Manasa Defence Academy (MDA) Located at 68-1-83, New Gajuwaka Depot, Behind INS Eksila, Mulagada, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh ‐ 530012. Established in 1998. Registered as a trademark defence academy. Licensed. Surrounded by Indian Navy boundaries at Vizag.