Indian Navy participates in Naval Exercise Malabar 2021 from 26 – 29 August 2021 | Daily Current Affairs Dose

Indian Navy participates in Naval Exercise Malabar 2021 from 26 – 29 August 2021 | Daily Current Affairs Dose

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Indian Navy participates in Naval Exercise Malabar 2021 from 26 – 29 August 2021 | Daily Current Affairs Dose

The Indian Navy is participating in the sea phase of Naval Exercise Malabar 2021 from 26 – 29 August 2021 along with the US Navy (USN), Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

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About as Naval Exercise Malabar

Naval Exercise Malabar series of maritime exercise commenced in 1992 as an IN-USN Exercise. In 2015, JMSDF joined Malabar as a permanent member. The 2020 edition witnessed participation of the Royal Australian Navy. This year marks the 25th edition of Ex Malabar, being hosted by USN in the Western Pacific.

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Participate by

The Indian Navy’s participation includes INS Shivalik and INS Kadmatt and P8I patrol aircraft led by Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. The US Navy will be represented by USS Barry, USNS Rappahannock, USNS Big Horn and P8A patrol aircraft. The Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force will be represented by JS Kaga, Murasame and Shiranui, in addition to a submarine and P1 patrol aircraft. The Royal Australian Navy will be represented by HMAS Warramunga.

US, India, Japan and Australia to participate in Naval Exercise Malabar 2021 from 26 – 29 August 2021: Key Highlights

Naval Exercise Malabar 2021 would witness complex exercises including anti-surface, anti-air and anti-submarine warfare drill, and other manoeuvres and tactical exercises. The exercise will provide an opportunity for participating navies to derive benefit from each other’s expertise and experiences.

Important facts for upcoming exams from the above Current Affairs Topic

• Formation of Indian Navy: 1612, Preceded by the Royal Indian Navy 1947–1950
• Size of Indian Navy: 67,252 active personnel, 55,000 reserve personnel
• Indian Navy Part of: Indian Armed Forces
• Commander-in-Chief of Indian Navy: President Ram Nath Kovind
• Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS): Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM
• Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS): Vice Admiral Satish Namdeo Ghormade, AVSM, NM
• Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS): Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh, AVSM, NM
• Notable Commanders: Admiral S. M. Nanda, Admiral Ram Dass Katari