Malabar 2020 I

Описание: #HarKaamDeshKeNaam #BridgesofFriendship Phase I of the 24th edition of multinational maritime exercise MALABAR 2020 culminated off Vishakhapatnam on 06 November 2020. The exercise, which started on 03 November 2020, was restricted to the sea phase, and conducted in ‘zero contact’ format considering the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic. The exercise witnessed live weapon firings, surface, anti-air, and anti-submarine warfare drills, joint manoeuvres and #tactical procedures leading up to a culmination with advanced War-at-Sea exercise. The high-tempo exercise saw the participation of five destroyers/ frigates, one tanker, one offshore patrol vessel along with long-range maritime patrol aircraft, advanced jet trainers, integral helicopters, and a submarine. #IndianNavy was represented by INS Shivalik, Ranvijay, Shakti, Sukanya, and one submarine operating under the Command of Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, #FOCEF. The #USN, #JMSDF and #RAN were represented by Arleigh Burke class destroyer, USS John S McCain, Takanami class destroyer JS Onami and ANZAC class frigate HMAS Ballarat respectively. Apart from #operational drills and exercises, another highlight of the exercise was the extension of logistics support and underway replenishment #UNREP under the recently concluded bilateral cooperation agreements between the countries. #MALABAR 2020 has reaffirmed the shared belief of all participating navies in maintaining open seas for the common good and regional peace and stability.