Description: Malabar is an annual maritime exercise with the Indian Navy and
the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF). The objective of Malabar is
to enhance naval interoperability the maritime forces and demonstrate U.S.
naval presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The exercise will feature both
ashore and at-sea training.
Story by: USS Nimitz Public Affairs
CHENNAI, India – The landing platform dock INS Jalashwa (LPD 41) hosted the opening ceremonies of exercise Malabar 2017 in Chennai, India, July 10.