Source: PIB
Context:
The Malabar naval exercise involving the Quad countries (India, US, Japan, Australia) begins Nov 10-18, 2025 in the western Pacific near Guam. This is the 29th edition of the Malabar exercise, originally a bilateral India-US exercise in 1992, now expanded to include all Quad members.
Participating Naval Assets:
- India: INS Sahyadri – guided-missile stealth frigate
- US: USS Fitzgerald – Aegis guided-missile destroyer
- Australia: HMAS Ballarat – Anzac-class frigate
- Japan: JS Hyuga – helicopter destroyer
Exercise Phases:
- Harbour Phase (Nov 10-12):
- Operational planning & discussions
- Alignment on communication protocols
- Familiarisation visits between navies
- Sports fixtures
- Sea Phase (Nov 13-17):
- Joint fleet operations drills
- Anti-submarine warfare exercises
- Gunnery serials
- Flying operations
