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RAN joins India in Exercise Malabar
Volume 50, No. 17, September 20, 2007 |
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NEW LINK: HMAS Adelaide departs from Fleet Base West. Adelaide and HMAS Sirius were the RAN contributions to Exercise Malabar, which was held in the Bay of Bengal.
Photo: LSPH Joanne Edwards |
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Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Adelaide and fleet oiler HMAS Sirius were among 26 ships and submarines and 200 aircraft that took part in Exercise Malabar off India’s eastern seaboard earlier this month.
More than 20,000 personnel from India, the United States, Japan, Singapore and Australia participated in the exercise in the Bay of Bengal.
Exercise Malabar, which started on September 5, consisted of a series of graduated training serials and weapon practices designed to increase interoperability among the participants.
It was also aimed at improving standard operating procedures used in the execution of maritime security operations.
Although it was the 11th such exercise, this was the first time the RAN had been invited to participate.
“Exercise Malabar is a great training opportunity and is advantageous to the readiness and professional development of the participating navies,” Commander Australian Fleet, RADM Nigel Coates said.
“The Royal Australian Navy looks forward to strengthening their bonds and personal relationships with participating navies, and I thank India for the invitation to attend.” |
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