Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Japan is hosting the multilateral naval exercise MALABAR 2026, which brings together the navies of India, Australia, Japan and the United States. The exercise aims to strengthen maritime cooperation, operational coordination and interoperability among the participating countries in the Indo-Pacific region. The Indian Navy's INS Sahyadri arrived at Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan to participate in the exercise. Japan's participation in Exercise Malabar became permanent in 2015. The exercise includes Harbour and Sea phases, focusing on professional exchanges, coordinated planning and practical maritime operations.