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Exercise Malabar 2024

Context

The 28th edition of the multi-national Malabar Naval exercise, hosted by the Indian Navy, commenced in the Bay of Bengal. The Royal Australian Navy hosted the 27th edition of the Malabar Naval exercise in August 2023 near Sydney.

About

  • MALABAR was initiated in 1992as a bilateral exercise between India and the US.
  • It gained further traction as a significant maritime engagement, with Japan and Australia joining in subsequently.
  • The exercise brings together like-minded nations to further enhance the ability to train and operate jointly, towards establishing the synergy critical to achieve shared objectives.
  • The exercise is aligned with the Indian Government’s vision of Security & Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) and reflects India's growing engagement with like-minded nations.
  • The exercise will feature participation of various Indian naval platforms, including guided missile destroyers, multi-purpose frigates, submarines, fixed wing MR, fighter aircraft and helicopters.
  • Australia: HMAS Stuart, an Anzac Class Frigate with its MH-60R helicopter and P8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
  • United States: USS Dewey, an Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer and P8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
  • Japan: JS Ariake, a Murasame-class Destroyer

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