230728-N-GR847-0096 SYDNEY, Australia (August 10, 2023) Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command Vice Adm. Dinesh Tripathi; Commander, Australian Fleet, Rear Adm. Christopher Smith; Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, Vice Adm. Karl Thomas; and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Commander-in-Chief Self-Defense Fleet Vice Adm. SAITO Akira pose for a photo in Sydney, Australia, during Exercise Malabar 2023, August 10. This iteration of Malabar is the first year with Australia as the host country. Malabar 23 is a surface, air, and subsurface multilateral field training exercise conducted with the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy, and U.S. Navy that enhances interoperability and strengthens ties and critical partnerships between the maritime forces and demonstrates the countries commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Reymundo A. Villegas III)
Date Taken: | 08.10.2023 |
Date Posted: | 08.17.2023 05:50 |
Photo ID: | 7975884 |
VIRIN: | 230810-N-GR847-1096 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 19.64 MB |
Location: | AU |
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