The JMSDF will conduct a multilateral exercise “MALABAR 2026” with the U.S. Navy (USN), the Indian Navy (IN), the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as described below in order to realize a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific.”
- Objectives (1) To improve the JMSDF’s tactical capabilities (2) To strengthen cooperation with the USN, the IN, the RAN, and the RAAF
- Period November 5-12
- Exercise Area South of Kanto
- Participating Units
(1) JMSDF JS ISE, JS MOGAMI, SS, P-1
(2) USN LPD, P-8A
(3) IN INS SAHYADRI
(4) RAN HMAS STUART
(5) RAAF P-8A 5.
Type of Exercises Tactical exercises (Anti-Submarine Warfare, Anti-Surface Warfare, and others) and PHOTOEX
