INS Rana leads passing exercise formation during Malabar 08

INDIAN OCEAN

10.22.2008

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gary Prill 

U.S. Navy           

The Indian ship Rajput class destroyer INS Rana leads the passing exercise formation. The formation involving the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and Indian navy's Western Fleet received honors in passing from the Indian flagship INS Mumbi. The Nimitz-class Aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan led the formation as it received honors in passing by the Indian navy's Western Fleet flagship INS Mumbai, signifying the completion of the three-day exercise Malabar 08. Malabar was designed to increase cooperation between the Indian and U.S. Navies while enhancing the cooperative security relationship between India and the U.S.

• Date Taken: 10.22.2008
• Date Posted: 09.02.2011 09:19
• Photo ID: 124539
• VIRIN: 081022-N-7730P-008
• Resolution: 2992x2003
• Size: 794.85 KB
• Location: INDIAN OCEAN