230728-N-GR847-0153 SYDNEY, Australia (August 10, 2023) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Commander-in-Chief Self-Defense Fleet Vice Adm. SAITO Akira; Commander, Australian Fleet, Rear Adm. Christopher Smith; Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, Vice Adm. Karl Thomas; and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command Vice Adm. Dinesh Tripathi conduct a press conference at the Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre onboard HMAS Kuttabul 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 05:49 |
Photo ID: | 7975893 |
VIRIN: | 230810-N-GR847-1153 |
Resolution: | 5732x4101 |
Size: | 9.9 MB |
Location: | AU |
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