The Sea Phase of MALABAR 2024 concluded on Friday 24 at Visakhapatnam.
The latest edition of MALABAR, witnessed participation of warships with their integral helicopters, long range maritime patrol aircraft and submarine.
"Units participated in complex and advanced exercises in the domains of surface, sub-surface and air warfare," read a government statement.
Major exercises included surface weapon firings, anti-air shoots, air defence exercises, anti-submarine warfare exercises, extensive operations of ship borne helicopters, seamanship evolutions including fueling from tankers and maritime interdiction operations.
MALABAR 2024 Sea Phase serves as a testament to the commitment of participating nations towards enhancing understanding, collaboration and engagement in the maritime domain as the world grapples with increasingly complex maritime security challenges.
The sea phase culminated with a Closing Ceremony that included a review of operational aspects of the Sea Phase and enabled all participating navies to interact and exchange views by sharing experiences and best practices.
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