India, Japan, the US, and Australia conducted the 28th Malabar Naval Exercise off the Indian coast.
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The 28th edition of the multinational maritime exercise MALABAR (2024) began off the coast of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, under the Eastern Naval Command. Taking place from October 8 to 18, 2024, the exercise involved participation from the Indian Navy, the United States Navy, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Royal Australian Navy.
- The MALABAR 2024 Exercise is organized by the Indian Navy to improve interoperability and bolster maritime cooperation.
- MALABAR 2024 consists of two phases: the Harbor Phase in Visakhapatnam, which includes planning sessions, cultural exchanges, and operational briefings, and the Sea Phase in the Bay of Bengal, where participating navies conduct anti-submarine warfare exercises, surface and air defense operations, and joint tactical maneuvers.
Main Points:- The 22nd edition of the India-France Naval Exercise 'Varuna' took place in the Mediterranean Sea from September 2 to September 4, 2024, highlighting the strengthening defense collaboration between the two countries.
About Andhra Pradesh (AP)
Chief Minister (CM)- N. Chandrababu Naidu
Governor- S. Abdul Nazeer
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