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25-11-2020 | 13:58 PM
Malabar Exercise
Context:
The second phase of Malabar Exercise was held in the Northern Arabian Sea. The first phase of Malabar exercise was held in Bay of Bengal.
Key Highlights:
The exercise is important since the four countries together form the QUAD group. At the latest meeting of the QUAD Group in October 2020, the countries agreed on a free and open Indo-Pacific zone.
The Indian, Japanese, Australian and US Navy will engage in the second phase of the Malabar Exercise. This is the first time in the decade that the four countries have engaged in such a large-scale naval war-gaming activity.
Note:
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force is to join the exercise. The Royal Australian Navy is to be represented by its frigate Ballarant.
