Indian Navy Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate INS Sahyadri (F49) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hyuga-class destroyer JDS Hyuga (DDH181), steam in formation with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) during a live fire exercise off the coast of Guam, Nov. 14, 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 objective by strengthening partnership 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: | 11.13.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.05.2025 01:20 |
| Photo ID: | 9422519 |
| VIRIN: | 251114-N-YO707-1110 |
| Resolution: | 4276x2851 |
| Size: | 2.22 MB |
| Location: | U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
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