251113-N-YO707-1237
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hyuga-class destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH181), left, and Indian Navy Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate INS Sahyadri (F49), right, sail in formation with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) during Malabar 25 in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 13, 2025. Malabar 25 is a combined field training exercise with the Royal Australian Navy, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy. The exercise is designed to support achievement of strategic objectives by strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific and promoting interoperability in the conduct of complex warfighting operations. Fitzgerald is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cyrus Roson)
| Date Taken: | 11.12.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 11.20.2025 03:05 |
| Photo ID: | 9399324 |
| VIRIN: | 251113-N-YO707-1237 |
| Resolution: | 3334x2223 |
| Size: | 1.98 MB |
| Location: | U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
| Web Views: | 56 |
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