Visakhapatnam: The sea phase of Malabar 2024 wrapped up off Visakhapatnam on Friday evening. This edition featured the participation of warships, integral helicopters, long-range maritime patrol aircraft, and submarines. Units engaged in complex and advanced exercises across surface, sub-surface, and air warfare domains.
Key exercises included surface weapon firings, anti-air operations, air defense drills, anti-submarine warfare tactics, extensive shipborne helicopter operations, seamanship evolutions—including refueling from tankers—and maritime interdiction operations. A release from the Eastern Naval Command on Saturday highlighted that the Malabar 2024 sea phase exemplified the commitment of participating nations to enhance understanding, collaboration, and engagement in the maritime domain, especially as the world faces increasingly complex maritime security challenges.
The sea phase concluded with a ceremony that reviewed operational aspects and facilitated interaction among participating navies, allowing them to share experiences and best practices. India hosted the event, with the US, Japan, and Australia participating in the 10-day exercises.
