The key details related to this exercise are as follows:
Participating Countries: India, the United States, Japan, and Australia.
Venue: The exercise was conducted off the coast of Guam, a U.S. island located in the Northern Pacific Ocean.
Duration: The exercise was held from 10 to 18 November 2025.
India’s Representation: India was represented by the indigenously built guided missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri of the Indian Navy.
Phases of the Exercise: The exercise was conducted in two phases — Harbour Phase and Sea Phase, focusing on anti-submarine warfare and air-maritime operations.
Edition: This was the 29th edition of the Malabar Exercise.
Objective: The exercise aimed to strengthen security cooperation, interoperability, and the shared vision of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” in the Indo-Pacific region.