Naval Exercise Malabar 21 with Quad countries participating in it is starting from today. India is also all set to participate in Naval Exercise Malabar 21. Indian Navy will be seen in the sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2021 from 26 - 29 August 2021 along with the US Navy (USN), Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). 

Malabar series of maritime exercises commenced in 1992 as an IN-USN Exercise. In 2015, JMSDF joined Malabar as a permanent member. This year marks the 25th edition being hosted by USN in the Western Pacific. Malabar-21 would witness complex exercises including anti-surface, anti-air and anti-submarine warfare drills, and other maneuvers and tactical exercises. The Indian Navy`s participation includes INS Shivalik and INS Kadmatt and P8I patrol aircraft led by Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.

Meanwhile, the US Navy will be represented by USS Barry, USNS Rappahannock, USNS Big Horn, and P8A patrol aircraft. The Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force will be represented by JS Kaga, Murasame and Shiranui, in addition to a submarine and P1 patrol aircraft. The Royal Australian Navy will be represented by HMAS Warramunga, added the release. The IN ships sailed from Guam where they participated in Operational Turn Around from August 21-24, 2021. The conduct of the exercise while observing health protocols during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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