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News: INS Sahyadri departed Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, on 12 November 2026, following the successful conclusion of Exercise MALABAR 2026.
About Exercise MALABAR 2026
- Exercise MALABAR is a major multilateral naval exercise involving the navies of India, the United States, Japan and Australia.
- Origin
- Beginning (1992): The exercise was launched in 1992 as a bilateral naval exercise between India and the United States.
- Expansion (2015): Japan became a permanent participant in 2015, expanding the exercise’s participation.
- Four-Nation Format (2020): Australia joined the exercise in 2020, establishing the present four-nation format.
About Exercise MALABAR 2026
- 2026 Host Country: Japan hosted Exercise MALABAR 2026 at Yokosuka Naval Base.
- Key Features
- Two Phases: The exercise consisted of a Harbour Phase and a Sea Phase, focusing on professional engagements and coordinated maritime operations.
- The Sea Phase included Anti-Submarine Warfare, Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS), Maritime Interdiction Operations and gunnery exercises.
- The Harbour Phase included cross-deck visits, sporting engagements and cultural activities, strengthening camaraderie among naval personnel.
- Indian Naval Participation: India’s indigenous Guided Missile Stealth Frigate, INS Sahyadri, participated in the exercise.
- Replenishment approaches and cross-deck landings helped improve interoperability, operational coordination and mutual understanding among participating navies.
- Two Phases: The exercise consisted of a Harbour Phase and a Sea Phase, focusing on professional engagements and coordinated maritime operations.
