Title: Malabar 2017<br />
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Description: Malabar is an annual maritime exercise with the Indian Navy and<br />
the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF). The objective of Malabar is<br />
to enhance naval interoperability the maritime forces and demonstrate U.S.<br />
naval presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The exercise will feature both<br />
ashore and at-sea training.
Story by: USS Nimitz Public Affairs
CHENNAI, India – The landing platform dock INS Jalashwa (LPD 41) hosted the opening ceremonies of exercise Malabar 2017 in Chennai, India, July 10.