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U.S. Navy EOD and RAN CDT conduct simulated hull search exercise

Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Clearance Divers conduct a pre-check on their diving rigs prior to a simulated hull search exercise in Sydney, Australia, during Exercise Malabar 2023, August 15. This iteration of Malabar is the first year with Australia as the host country. Malabar 23 is a surface, air, and subsurface multilateral field training exercise conducted with RAN, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and U.S. Navy that enhances interoperability and strengthens ties and critical partnerships between the maritime forces and demonstrates the countries commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.

VIRIN: 230815-N-SB118-1186.JPG
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Castro

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Resolution: 5040x2940
Size: 1.77 MB
Location: SYDNEY, Australia
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