Thirteen exercises of MALABAR series have so far been conducted. Out of 13 exercises, 11 have been held off Indian Coast and 2 in the Pacific. The exercises were held in the years 1992, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 (twice), 2008, 2009 and 2010. MALABAR is an annual bilateral exercise between Indian Navy and US Navy. On two occasions, Japanese Navy and one occasion Australian and Singaporean Navies have participated in the same.
The objective of conducting Malabar exercises with US Navy is to promote mutual cooperation, and gain from the experience of the other side, especially in the field of advance technology available with them. It also facilitates inter-operability in times of need in situations like disaster management, etc.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a reply to Shrimati J. Shantha in Lok Sabha today.
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