India open to including Australia in Malabar naval exercise
4 years, 9 months ago

India open to including Australia in Malabar naval exercise

The Hindu  

India is prepared to expand the Malabar trilateral naval exercise involving India, the U.S. and Japan, to also include Australia, defence officials told The Hindu. Despite regular requests from Australia in the last few years, India has resisted issuing the invitation to the Malabar exercise, ostensibly over concerns that it would give the appearance of a “quadrilateral military alliance” aimed at China. When asked about Malabar earlier this week, Australian High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell said he could not confirm whether India would decide to invite Australia. “The issue of Malabar is obviously an issue for the partners to decide; we would be delighted to participate in Malabar, but I do think that at times the focus on Malabar gets in the way of the underappreciated growth and significance of defence ties between Australia and India,” Mr. O’Farrell said, adding that bilateral defence cooperation had “quadrupled in the last six years”.

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In pictures: 10 times Indian Navy made a splash in international waters with bilateral, multilateral exercises
1 month, 1 week ago

In pictures: 10 times Indian Navy made a splash in international waters with bilateral, multilateral exercises

Firstpost  

From exercises such as Malabar, involving the United States, Japan, and Australia, to Milan, which includes navies from Southeast Asia and beyond, here’s a look at 10 times the Indian Navy made a splash in global waters The Indian Navy hosts and takes part in several bilateral and multilateral exercises. Image source: X.com/@indiannavy The recently concluded AMAN 2025 naval exercise, …

India to Host Malabar Naval Exercise 2024 in Visakhapatnam with Quad Members from October 8
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India to Host Malabar Naval Exercise 2024 in Visakhapatnam with Quad Members from October 8

The Hindu  

India will host the Malabar Naval Exercise 2024, a major international naval exercise involving Australia, Japan, and the United States. The exercise will take place from October 8 to 18 in Visakhapatnam, featuring various Indian naval platforms and special forces from all four nations. It will focus on enhancing cooperation and operational capabilities through complex maritime operations such as anti-submarine …

Malabar Exercise Brings Quad Navies Together in Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

Malabar Exercise Brings Quad Navies Together in Australia

The Diplomat  

The navies of Australia, India, Japan and the United States kicked off the 27th edition of the Malabar naval exercise off the coast of Sydney on August 11. In fact, the recent Japanese Defense White Paper said that “North Korea’s military activities pose an even more grave and imminent threat to Japan’s national security than ever before.” The white paper …

Four Australian F-35 jets join Malabar naval exercise
1 year, 7 months ago

Four Australian F-35 jets join Malabar naval exercise

The Hindu  

Four Royal Australian Air Force F-35 fighters jets joined the 27th edition of Malabar naval exercise involving Australia, India, Japan and the U.S., which concluded on the east coast of Australia off Sydney on Monday. “At the culmination of five days of multifarious exercises, Exercise Malabar vividly showcased the strong cooperation, shared values and the collective ability of the four …

India is top-tier security partner, says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
2 years ago

India is top-tier security partner, says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

The Hindu  

Australia will host Exercise Malabar for the first time and India will, also for the first time, participate in Australia’s Talisman Sabre exercise, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced. Recalling the surge in military-to-military engagements between the two countries, he said “Last year, we conducted more exercises, operations and dialogues than ever before.” In a major step forward in our …

Free And Open Indo-Pacific: 4-Nation Malabar Exercise And Its Strategic Importance For India
2 years, 4 months ago

Free And Open Indo-Pacific: 4-Nation Malabar Exercise And Its Strategic Importance For India

ABP News  

From bilateral Indo-US naval engagement three decades ago, the Malabar has evolved into a formidable four-nation maritime force, unitedly challenging the emerging threat from a regional “warlord” and a potential superpower, which takes prides in calling itself the dragon, the ferocious looking, fire spewing imaginary flying animal. Since China intends to establish its control and suzerainty over most part of …

Malabar Exercise: India, US, Japan & Australia Kick-start Naval Drill Near East China Sea
2 years, 4 months ago

Malabar Exercise: India, US, Japan & Australia Kick-start Naval Drill Near East China Sea

News 18  

The Malabar exercise featuring the navies of all four Quad countries — India, the US, Australia and Japan — began on Wednesday off the Yokosuka island near the East China Sea in the backdrop of China’s increasing military muscle-flexing in the region. The opening ceremony of the exercise was attended by Commander of Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Rear Admiral Sanjay …

Malabar exercise is to provide stability in the region, says U.S. Navy chief
3 years, 5 months ago

Malabar exercise is to provide stability in the region, says U.S. Navy chief

The Hindu  

Exercise Malabar - 2021 is being held to provide peace and stability in the region and we are in the 25th edition of the India-U.S. partnership, said Chief of Naval Operations, U.S. Navy, Michael Gilday. He was addressing the media on board USS Carl Vinson, the super aircraft carrier, which is the lead ship of the U.S. carrier strike group, …

Second phase of Malabar exercise from Oct 12-15, US to deploy nuclear-powered aircraft
3 years, 5 months ago

Second phase of Malabar exercise from Oct 12-15, US to deploy nuclear-powered aircraft

India Today  

The Indian Navy will participate in the second phase of Malabar exercise along with the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Royal Australian Navy and the United States Navy. “The Indian Navy’s participation includes INS Ranvijay, INS Satpura, P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and a Submarine,” a statement from the navy said. “The second phase of the exercise would build …

Exercise Malabar Phase-II to be held next week in Bay of Bengal
3 years, 5 months ago

Exercise Malabar Phase-II to be held next week in Bay of Bengal

The Hindu  

The Quadrilateral group comprising India, Australia, Japan and the U.S. is scheduled to hold Phase-II of the Malabar naval exercise next week, according to official sources. This is the first military engagement among the Quad partner countries since Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. unveiled the AUKUS initiative to deepen cooperation on a range of “emerging security and defence capabilities” …

Quad nations begin Malabar exercises
3 years, 7 months ago

Quad nations begin Malabar exercises

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The maritime forces of India and its three Quad partners -- the United States, Japan and Australia -- on Thursday kicked off the first phase of the Malabar 2021 naval exercises in the Philippines Sea to challenge the muscle-flexing by China in the Indo-Pacific region. The first phase is an opportunity for the four Indo-Pacific navies to operate …

Indian Navy to take part in sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2021 from August 26 – 29
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian Navy to take part in sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2021 from August 26 – 29

India Today  

The Indian Navy will be participating in the sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2021 from August 26 29, 2021, along with the US Navy, Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force and the Royal Australian Navy. The Indian Navy’s participation includes INS Shivalik and INS Kadmatt and P8I patrol aircraft led by Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. The …

Malabar naval exercise with Quad nations set to begin from today
3 years, 7 months ago

Malabar naval exercise with Quad nations set to begin from today

Op India  

India, the United States, Japan and Australia will kick off the 25th edition of the Malabar naval exercise off the coast of the Pacific island Guam on Thursday. The exercise aims to increase interoperability amongst the participating navies, develop common understanding and SOPs for Maritime Security Operations, the Indian Navy said in a statement on Wednesday. The Indian Navy has …

Quad navies begin 4-day Malabar exercise off Guam
3 years, 7 months ago

Quad navies begin 4-day Malabar exercise off Guam

The Hindu  

The high-voltage Malabar exercise featuring the navies of all four Quad countries — India, the United States, Australia and Japan —- began on Thursday off the coast of Guam in the backdrop of the resolve by the four nations to work towards a free and open Indo-Pacific in view of China's expansionist behaviour in the region. The 25th edition of …

Indian navy ships to join exercises in Indo-Pacific
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian navy ships to join exercises in Indo-Pacific

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India is sending four navy …

India, US Begin Two-day Naval Exercise in Eastern Indian Ocean Region
4 years ago

India, US Begin Two-day Naval Exercise in Eastern Indian Ocean Region

News 18  

India and the US on Sunday kicked off a two-day naval exercise in the eastern Indian Ocean Region, reflecting the growing congruence in their defence and military partnership. The Indian Navy deployed its warship Shivalik and long-range maritime patrol aircraft P8I in the ‘PASSEX’ exercise while the US Navy was represented by the USS Theodore Rosevelt carrier strike group, officials …

Navy Chief strongly pitches for third aircraft carrier, says India will soon procure six more submarines, other assets
4 years, 3 months ago

Navy Chief strongly pitches for third aircraft carrier, says India will soon procure six more submarines, other assets

Firstpost  

Admiral Karambir Singh also said the Indian Navy was cognisant of the rapid expansion of the Chinese PLA, and has put in place a standard operating procedure in the event of any infringement of its maritime domain in the Indian Ocean Region New Delhi: Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on Thursday said the Indian Navy is moving towards procuring a …

India discussing more trilateral naval exercises
4 years, 4 months ago

India discussing more trilateral naval exercises

The Hindu  

In continuation of the trend of growing trilateral and multilateral exercises, two new trilateral naval exercises are in the works: one among India, Australia and Indonesia; and in the other, France is keen on joining India-Australia bilateral naval exercise AUSINDEX, according to two official sources. With India’s capacity growing up in the Indian Ocean Region and the focus on Indo-Pacific, …

Maritime operations: Lessons from Malabar 2020
4 years, 4 months ago

Maritime operations: Lessons from Malabar 2020

India Today  

Commander Mukesh Saini remembers the first Malabar exercise, way back in 1992—a day-long event, conducted in the Arabian Sea with just four warships, two from the Indian Navy and two from the US Navy. The associated air operations included ‘shepherded strikes’, where AEW aircraft like the E2C Hawkeye guided fighter aircraft like the Indian Navy’s MiG-29Ks and the US Navy’s …

After Malabar exercise, Indian Navy conducts war games with Thailand and Singapore
4 years, 4 months ago

After Malabar exercise, Indian Navy conducts war games with Thailand and Singapore

India Today  

After Malabar Exercise, the Indian Navy is carrying out war games with the navies of Singapore and Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Indian Navy ships including indigenously built ASW corvette Kamorta and missile corvette Karmuk are participating in the second edition of India, Singapore and Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise SITMEX-20, from 21 to 22 November 20 in Andaman Sea. The …

Second Phase of Malabar Naval Exercise Concludes in Arabian Sea amid Tense India-China Border Standoff
4 years, 4 months ago

Second Phase of Malabar Naval Exercise Concludes in Arabian Sea amid Tense India-China Border Standoff

News 18  

The navies of India, the US, Australia and Japan on Friday concluded the second phase of the Malabar naval exercise in the Arabian Sea that involved two aircraft carriers and a number of frontline warships, submarines and maritime aircraft. While the first phase of the 24th edition of the Malabar exercise was conducted in Bay of Bengal from November 3-6, …

Malabar Exercise: Indian, US navies perform war-game with air assets in Arabian Sea
4 years, 4 months ago

Malabar Exercise: Indian, US navies perform war-game with air assets in Arabian Sea

India Today  

Air assets of the Indian and US navies were in action carrying out fighter flying operations from aircraft carriers in the Arabian Sea on Thursday in the second phase of the Malabar Exercise. There was a high tempo of fighter flying operations from the decks of the two participating aircraft carriers, INS Vikramaditya and USS Nimitz, the Indian Navy said. …

India, US, Japan, Australia resume naval exercises
4 years, 4 months ago

India, US, Japan, Australia resume naval exercises

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The navies of India, the United States, Australia and Japan held exercises Tuesday in the Northern Arabian Sea in the second phase of a naval drill seen as part of a regional initiative to counter China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. The Malabar naval exercise “highlights enhanced convergence of views amongst the four vibrant democracies on maritime …

Second Phase of Malabar Naval Exercise Begins in Arabian Sea; INS Vikramaditya, USS Nimitz Deployed
4 years, 4 months ago

Second Phase of Malabar Naval Exercise Begins in Arabian Sea; INS Vikramaditya, USS Nimitz Deployed

News 18  

New Delhi: The navies of India, the US, Australia and Japan on Tuesday began the second phase of the Malabar naval exercise in the northern Arabian Sea involving two aircraft carriers and a number of frontline warships, submarines and maritime reconnaissance aircraft, officials said. The major highlight of the four-day exercise is the participation of Indian Navy’s Vikramaditya carrier battle …

Malabar Exercise 2020 Kicks Off Today: Facts to Know
4 years, 4 months ago

Malabar Exercise 2020 Kicks Off Today: Facts to Know

News 18  

Phase 2 of the 24th edition of Malabar Naval Exercise kicks off today on November 17. Malabar Exercise is a multilateral naval exercise with India, United States and Japan as the permanent partners. The exercise includes simulated war games and several combat manoeuvres like anti-submarine warfare, amphibious operations, diving salvage operations, counter-piracy operations and anti–air warfare operations. Covid-19 impact This …

Malabar 2020: Navy\'s aircraft carrier Vikramaditya to participate in naval exercise
4 years, 4 months ago

Malabar 2020: Navy\'s aircraft carrier Vikramaditya to participate in naval exercise

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In an indication that they mean business, the second phase of the naval exercises Malabar 2020 involving the Quad countries starting from Tuesday is going to get bigger with the participation of the Indian Navy’s aircraft-carrier Vikramaditya and the US Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft-carrier Nimitz. “Phase 2 of Exercise Malabar 2020 will witness joint operations, centered around the Vikramaditya …

Malabar exercise: US Navy's Nimitz strike group to participate in second phase beginning today
4 years, 4 months ago

Malabar exercise: US Navy's Nimitz strike group to participate in second phase beginning today

Firstpost  

The first phase of the Malabar exercise took place in the Bay of Bengal from 3 to 6 November and featured a number of complex drills including anti-submarine and anti-air warfare operations New Delhi: The Indian Navy’s Vikramaditya carrier battle group, the Nimitz strike group of the US Navy and several frontline warships from the Australian and Japanese navies will …

Phase 2 of Malabar Naval Exercise with Aircraft Carrier Battle Groups to Begin Tomorrow
4 years, 4 months ago

Phase 2 of Malabar Naval Exercise with Aircraft Carrier Battle Groups to Begin Tomorrow

News 18  

India, Australia, Japan and the US are all set for the second phase of the Malabar exercise with aircraft carriers battle groups in Northern Arabian Sea from Tuesday. The exercise will witness joint operations, centred around the Vikramaditya Carrier Battle Group of the Indian Navy and the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group of the US Navy. Apart from Vikramaditya and its …

Malabar exercise that upsets China is a tectonic shift in power balance | Analysis
4 years, 4 months ago

Malabar exercise that upsets China is a tectonic shift in power balance | Analysis

Hindustan Times  

Warships of four major Indo-Pacific democracies - the United States, Japan, Australia and India - will manoeuvre together in the Malabar naval exercise off the Goa coast on Tuesday, the second round of the war games by the QUAD countries over the last month that marks the evolution of the informal ‘QUAD’ partnership into a potential strategic alliance. China had …

Military alliance in the making between India and the U.S.
4 years, 4 months ago

Military alliance in the making between India and the U.S.

The Hindu  

Barely a week before the presidential election in the United States, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark Esper arrived in New Delhi to participate in the third edition of the 2+2 ministerial talks with their Indian counterparts, S. Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh. Together we can make a real difference when it comes to global and regional challenges, …

India, US, Japan, Australia Kickstart Malabar Naval Exercise; China Hopes It Will Be Conducive to Peace
4 years, 4 months ago

India, US, Japan, Australia Kickstart Malabar Naval Exercise; China Hopes It Will Be Conducive to Peace

News 18  

The navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia on Tuesday held a series of complex manoeuvres in the Bay of Bengal, kick-starting the four-day-long first phase of the Malabar naval exercise, seen as a prelude to future military cooperation among the member nations of the Quad or Quadrilateral Coalition. The invitation by India to the Australian Navy for the …

China Hopes Malabar Naval Drills Will Be Conducive to Peace, Not Contrary
4 years, 4 months ago

China Hopes Malabar Naval Drills Will Be Conducive to Peace, Not Contrary

News 18  

China on Tuesday hoped that the quadrilateral Malabar exercises involving navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia would be conducive to the regional peace and stability instead of the contrary. Asked about the commencement of the exercises, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a media briefing here that we hope that relevant countries’ military operations will be conducive …

Malabar naval exercise begins, Quad Nations conduct drills in Bay of Bengal | Details
4 years, 4 months ago

Malabar naval exercise begins, Quad Nations conduct drills in Bay of Bengal | Details

India Today  

The Indian Navy, United States Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, and Royal Australian Navy on Tuesday held a series of complex manoeuvres in the Bay of Bengal, kick-starting the four-day-long first phase of the Malabar naval exercise. Indian Navy ships Ranvijay, Shivalik, Shakti, Sukanya, and submarine Sindhuraj participated in the naval exercise along with US Navy ship John S …

Malabar Exercise: Amid tension with China, India's naval drill with US, Japan and Australia from Tuesday
4 years, 4 months ago

Malabar Exercise: Amid tension with China, India's naval drill with US, Japan and Australia from Tuesday

India TV News  

The first phase of the Malabar exercise among the navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia will kick start off Visakhapatnam in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, in a reflection of growing congruence in strategic interests of the four nations. Last month, India announced that Australia will be part of the Malabar exercise which effectively made it a …

First phase of Malabar naval exercise to be held from 3 to 6 Nov in Bay of Bengal
4 years, 4 months ago

First phase of Malabar naval exercise to be held from 3 to 6 Nov in Bay of Bengal

Firstpost  

The second phase of the mega exercise, which is a naval drill by all four member nations of the Quad coalition, is scheduled to be held from 17 to 20 November in the Arabian sea, officials informed on Friday The first phase of the Malabar naval exercise featuring navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia will take place from …

First Phase of Malabar Exercise to Take Place from November 3-6 in Bay of Bengal
4 years, 4 months ago

First Phase of Malabar Exercise to Take Place from November 3-6 in Bay of Bengal

News 18  

The first phase of the Malabar naval exercise featuring navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia will take place from November 3 to 6 in the Bay of Bengal off Visakhapatnam coast, officials said on Friday. The officials said the first phase of the drill would witness complex and advanced naval exercises, including surface, anti-submarine and anti-air warfare operations, …

By welcoming Australia into Malabar exercise, India has shed inhibitions about Quad, going all out against China
4 years, 5 months ago

By welcoming Australia into Malabar exercise, India has shed inhibitions about Quad, going all out against China

Firstpost  

Just like then Australian prime minister Kein Rudd didn’t want to antagonise China, and hence pulled out of the quad in 2008, India too had been treading carefully in matters involving the Chinese India recently announced that Australia will take part in the crucial Malabar naval exercise, thus bringing all four member nations of the “Quadrilateral Initiative” also referred to …

Australia to join naval military drills with US, Japan and India in major challenge to China
4 years, 5 months ago

Australia to join naval military drills with US, Japan and India in major challenge to China

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amid its ongoing military standoff …

With eye on China, India invites Australia for military exercises
4 years, 5 months ago

With eye on China, India invites Australia for military exercises

Live Mint  

India on Monday said it has invited Australia to participate in the annual Malabar naval exercises with the US and Japan in November. “High-end military exercises such as Malabar are key to enhancing Australia’s maritime capabilities, building interoperability with our close partners, and demonstrating our collective resolve to support an open and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Exercise Malabar also showcases the deep …

Eyeing China, Australia joins ‘Quad’ drill with US, Japan, India
4 years, 5 months ago

Eyeing China, Australia joins ‘Quad’ drill with US, Japan, India

Al Jazeera  

Military exercises set to take place in Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea are likely to upset China. Australia will take part in large-scale military exercises off the coast of India next month that will bring together a quartet of countries concerned by rising Chinese influence. India, Japan, the United States and – for the first time since 2007 – …

India snubs China, invites Australia to Malabar naval exercise with US and Japan
4 years, 5 months ago

India snubs China, invites Australia to Malabar naval exercise with US and Japan

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a snub to China, India has invited Australia to its trilateral naval exercise "Malabar" in November with USA and Japan. However, China's aggression at the line of actual control in Eastern Ladakh since May this year, seemed to have finally made India to come out of its reluctance and invite Australia to the Naval exercise. "As India …

Australia to rejoin 'quad' naval exercises in move certain to infuriate Beijing
4 years, 5 months ago

Australia to rejoin 'quad' naval exercises in move certain to infuriate Beijing

ABC  

Diplomatic tensions with China are set to be reignited after Australia was formally invited to take part in large scale military exercises next month involving the United States, Japan and India. Key points: Australia has not participated in Exercise Malabar since 2007 The decision to stop was made due to concerns over relations with China Beijing views the quadrilateral exercises …

India invites Australia to join Malabar naval exercise, Australia confirms
4 years, 5 months ago

India invites Australia to join Malabar naval exercise, Australia confirms

Op India  

The Malabar naval exercise finally becomes a Quad event after Australia confirms full participation in the military exercise with India, US and Japan scheduled in November this year. Statement just in from 🇦🇺 Foreign Minister @MarisePayne: pic.twitter.com/XaAWQWyJmT — Shiv Aroor October 19, 2020 Calling it a milestone opportunity for the Australian Defence force, the minister of foreign affairs and minister …

Amid Prolonged Border Standoff with China, India Invites Australia for Malabar Naval Drill
4 years, 5 months ago

Amid Prolonged Border Standoff with China, India Invites Australia for Malabar Naval Drill

News 18  

India on Monday announced that Australia will join the upcoming Malabar exercise which effectively means that all the four member countries of the ‘Quad’ or Quadrilateral coalition will be participating in the mega drill. “High-end military exercises like MALABAR are key to enhancing Australia’s maritime capabilities, building interoperability with our close partners, and demonstrating our collective resolve to support an …

India, Sri Lanka Navies to Hold 3-day Joint Military Drill From Monday amid Border Row With China
4 years, 5 months ago

India, Sri Lanka Navies to Hold 3-day Joint Military Drill From Monday amid Border Row With China

News 18  

The navies of India and Sri Lanka will conduct a three-day military exercise off Trincomalee beginning Monday, in a show of growing congruence in their strategic interests and operational convergence in the region, officials said. “SLINEX series of exercise exemplifies the deep engagement between India and Sri Lanka which has strengthened mutual cooperation in the maritime domain,” an Indian Navy …

Indian and Sri Lankan navies to carry out 3-day military drill beginning Monday
4 years, 5 months ago

Indian and Sri Lankan navies to carry out 3-day military drill beginning Monday

Live Mint  

The navies of India and Sri Lanka will conduct a three-day military exercise off Trincomalee beginning Monday, in a show of growing congruence in their strategic interests and operational convergence in the region, officials said. "SLINEX series of exercise exemplifies the deep engagement between India and Sri Lanka which has strengthened mutual cooperation in the maritime domain," an Indian Navy …

Australia’s participation in Malabar Exercise still under discussion, says U.S. official
4 years, 5 months ago

Australia’s participation in Malabar Exercise still under discussion, says U.S. official

The Hindu  

The inclusion of Australia in the Malabar Exercise - trilateral naval exercises between India, the U.S. and Japan – was still being discussed, a senior U.S. State Department official told reporters on a briefing call on Wednesday. Regarding the October ministerial-level meeting of the “ Quad ”- India, Australia, the U.S. and Japan – the countries will discuss a comprehensive …

India, Australia to Conduct Two-day Naval Exercise in Indian Ocean from Wednesday
4 years, 6 months ago

India, Australia to Conduct Two-day Naval Exercise in Indian Ocean from Wednesday

News 18  

New Delhi: Navies of India and Australia will carry out a two-day mega exercise in the Indian Ocean Region beginning Wednesday that will involve a range of complex naval manoeuvres, anti-aircraft drills and helicopter operations, officials said. The exercise comes in the midst of India's tense border row with China and in the backdrop of growing activities by the Chinese …

Indian Navy to undertake passage exercise with Australian Navy
4 years, 6 months ago

Indian Navy to undertake passage exercise with Australian Navy

India Today  

The Indian Navy is scheduled to undertake a Passage Exercise with Royal Australian Navy in the East Indian Ocean Region from 23 to 24 September, 2020. The exercise, aimed at enhancing interoperability, improving understanding and imbibing best practices from each other, would involve advanced surface and anti-air exercises including weapon firings, seamanship exercises, naval manoeuvres and Cross Deck Flying Operations. …

Make the right call on ‘Malabar’ going Quad
4 years, 8 months ago

Make the right call on ‘Malabar’ going Quad

The Hindu  

There is speculation in the media that New Delhi could soon invite Australia to join the Malabar naval exercises to be held later this year. If China responded churlishly — as is its wont — through aggressive posturing in the Eastern Indian Ocean, it could needlessly open up a new front in the India-China conflict. Unlike the U.S. and its …

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