India, Japan, US Naval Exercise "Malabar"
The 23rd edition of trilateral maritime exercise “Malabar” between navies of India, Japan and the US will begin on Thursday off the coast of Japan.
two frontline indigenously designed and built Indian naval ships -- multi-purpose guided-missile frigate Sahyadri and ASW Corvette Kiltan have arrived at Sasebo to participate in the exercise.
The US Navy is being represented by USS McCampbell, a Los Angeles-Class Attack Submarine, and a ''P8A'' Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
The JMSDF (Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force) would be participating with its Izumo class helicopter destroyer JS Kaga, guided-missile destroyers JS Samidare and Choukai and a "P1" Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
Malabar 2019 would endeavour to further strengthen India-Japan-US naval cooperation and enhance interoperability, based on shared values and principles.
The 23rd edition of trilateral maritime exercise “Malabar” between navies of India, Japan and the US will begin on Thursday off the coast of Japan.
two frontline indigenously designed and built Indian naval ships -- multi-purpose guided-missile frigate Sahyadri and ASW Corvette Kiltan have arrived at Sasebo to participate in the exercise.
The US Navy is being represented by USS McCampbell, a Los Angeles-Class Attack Submarine, and a ''P8A'' Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
The JMSDF (Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force) would be participating with its Izumo class helicopter destroyer JS Kaga, guided-missile destroyers JS Samidare and Choukai and a "P1" Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
Malabar 2019 would endeavour to further strengthen India-Japan-US naval cooperation and enhance interoperability, based on shared values and principles.