MALABAR 2020
The JMSDF will conduct multilateral exercise “MALABAR 2020” with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Indian Navy (IN), and, and the United States Navy (USN) as described below.
Description of exercise
Objectives | (1) To improve the JMSDF tactical capabilities (2) To strengthen the relationship with the RAN, IN, and the USN |
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Period | NOV 3 (TUE) – NOV 6 (FRI), 2020 |
Exercise Area | At sea and airspace in the east of India |
Participating units |
(1) JMSDF JS ONAMI (2) RAN HMAS BALLARAT (3) IN INS RANVIJAY, INS SHIVALIK, INS SHAKTI and INS SINDHURAJ aircraft (P-8I and Dornier) (4) USN JOHN S. McCAIN |
Type of exercise | Anti-submarine Warfare exercise, Air defense exercise, Gun firing exercise, Replenishment at sea, and other tactical exercises |
Notes | JS ONAMI will take necessary preventive measures against COVID-19. |