Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

INS Sahyadri, an indigenously built Guided Missile Stealth Frigate, represented India at Exercise Malabar 2025 in Guam, North Pacific. This exercise, the 28th edition under the Quad framework involving India, the U.S., Japan, and Australia, focuses on strengthening naval cooperation and enhancing maritime interoperability. INS Sahyadri’s participation demonstrates India’s commitment to regional security, technological self-reliance, and operational readiness. The event included both a Harbour Phase for planning and a Sea Phase with joint fleet maneuvers, anti-submarine warfare, and gunnery operations, emphasizing collaboration among Quad nations.