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INS Sahyadri concludes Yokosuka visit after Malabar 2026, reaffirms Indo-Pacific maritime cooperation

New Delhi, Nov 13 (UNI) India's indigenous stealth warship INS Sahyadri concluded its visit to Japan's Yokosuka Naval Base following its participation in the multilateral naval exercise Malabar 2026, which brought together the navies of India, Japan, the United States and Australia for a series of coordinated maritime operations and professional engagements.
The Guided Missile Stealth Frigate departed Yokosuka on November 12 after successfully completing the exercise, which focused on strengthening interoperability, enhancing operational coordination and deepening cooperation among the four participating navies.
Malabar 2026 comprised Harbour and Sea Phases, providing an opportunity for the participating forces to exchange operational expertise, refine joint procedures and improve their ability to operate together in a complex maritime environment.
The Sea Phase witnessed a series of operational drills covering Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS), Maritime Interdiction Operations and gunnery exercises.
The participating ships also undertook replenishment approaches and cross-deck landing operations, further enhancing coordination and familiarisation with each other's operational capabilities.
The Harbour Phase, meanwhile, featured professional interactions, operational synchronisation activities, cross-deck visits, sporting events and cultural engagements. These activities provided personnel from the four navies an opportunity to build professional relationships and strengthen mutual trust and camaraderie.
The successful completion of Malabar 2026 underscored the shared resolve of India, Japan, the US and Australia to promote maritime cooperation and contribute towards peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
INS Sahyadri's participation also reflected India's growing emphasis on strengthening maritime partnerships and enhancing collaborative capabilities with like-minded countries in the region.
The exercise is aligned with India's vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), which emphasises cooperation, collective security and sustainable growth across the maritime domain.
The Indian Navy's participation in the exercise reaffirmed its commitment to working alongside partner navies to uphold a free, open and stable Indo-Pacific through enhanced operational engagement and maritime collaboration.
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