Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The MALABAR 2024 naval drill is set to begin on October 8 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This year's exercise, hosted by India, includes participation from Australia, Japan, and the United States. The drill will commence with a Harbour Phase in Visakhapatnam, followed by a Sea Phase, running until October 18. The exercise aims to enhance cooperation and operational capabilities among the participating navies, focusing on critical areas such as special operations, surface warfare, air warfare, and anti-submarine warfare. These coordinated activities will help improve situational awareness in the maritime domain.