Day 5
Defence & SecuritySkim2025-11-10
Commencement of Multilateral Exercise Malabar 2025
What Happened
On November 10, 2025, the 29th edition of the Malabar naval exercise commenced in and around Guam. The drills involved the naval forces of the Quad nations—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—conducting high-intensity maritime operations.
Why It Matters
The exercise strengthens interoperability among Quad navies, projecting a unified commitment to maintaining a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region.
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