JMSDF joins Indian, U.S. Navies in Exercise Malabar

The Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) and U.S. Navy expanded their maritime partnerships during exercise MALABAR 2009, held off the coast of Japan April 29 - May 3. MALABAR aims to increase coordination between the navies, thus creating a more effective response to maritime threats by developing common procedures in maritime operations. Historically, MALABAR was a bilateral engagement between the United States and India, who leads the exercise. This year the Indian Navy invited the JMSDF to participate.

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• U.S. Pacific Command
• PACOM

[kedharf1]

@deathl0ck4 these aren't marcos

[deathl0ck4]

wow I didn't know MARCOS participated in this

[indirockfella92]

This years edition will take place near the okinawan islands.This would be awesome!

[Joesolo13]

thats got to be the most powerful "coast gaurd" fleet ever the japanese have. its got flippin helicarriers!

[dethica]

its nice to see india japan and u.s. working together