The Sea Phase of Exercise MALABAR 2024 kicked off on Tuesday, off the coast of Visakhapatnam. Naval warships, along with integral helicopters and long-range maritime patrol aircraft from Australia, India, Japan, and the US, are currently conducting synchronized operations in the Bay of Bengal, showcasing a high degree of collaboration and operational synergy.
A statement from the Ministry of Defence stated that during this phase, the participating navies will engage in a diverse array of maritime warfare operations, covering surface, sub-surface, and air warfare domains. These advanced exercises aim to enhance mutual understanding and coordination among the navies, focusing on seamless operations as a Combined Task Force at sea.
Notably, Indian Naval submarines will participate in sub-surface warfare drills, and combined exercises involving Special Forces from the participating nations will also take place.
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This Sea Phase is expected to strengthen interoperability between the nations involved and contribute to regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific. The exercises will conclude on October 18, 2024, with a closing ceremony marking the end of MALABAR 2024.
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