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BAY OF BENGAL (Oct. 17, 2024) – Ships assigned to the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Navy sail together in the Bay of Bengal during Exercise Malabar 2024 on Oct. 17. Malabar 24 is a combined field training exercise with the Royal Australian Navy, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy participants. The exercise is designed to support achievement of strategic objectives by strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific and promoting interoperability in the conduct of complex warfighting operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson)