Nimitz Strike Group Concludes Malabar 2020 With Australia, India, Japan

20 November 2020

INDIAN OCEAN – Maritime forces from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States on Nov. 20 completed Phase II of the multi-lateral naval exercise Malabar 2020.

The exercise improved integration between Australian, Indian, Japanese, and U.S. maritime forces and provide an opportunity to conduct engagements highlighting cooperation between allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific.

Damage Controlman 1st Class Ryan Sandoval, from Redlands, Calif., monitors Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Kelvin Tyler, from Philadelphia, as he directs an Indian Navy Sea King Mk42B helicopter during a Malabar 2020 cross deck landing exercise on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104).

SLIDESHOW | images | 201117-N-NC885-2058 ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2020) Damage Controlman 1st Class Ryan Sandoval, from Redlands, Calif., monitors Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Kelvin Tyler, from Philadelphia, as he directs an Indian Navy Sea King Mk42B helicopter during a Malabar 2020 cross deck landing exercise on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Malabar 2020 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific where the U.S. Navy has patrolled for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Drace Wilson)

The guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat (left) and the Indian Navy aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya steam in formation in the North Arabian Sea during Malabar 2020.

SLIDESHOW | images | 201117-N-NC885-1165 ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2020) The guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat (left) and the Indian Navy aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya steam in formation in the North Arabian Sea during Malabar 2020. Malabar 2020 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Asia Pacific where the U.S. Navy has patrolled for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Drace Wilson)

USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams alongside the Indian navy aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya (CV-R33) during Malabar in the North Arabian Sea.

SLIDESHOW | images | 201117-N-OW019-0091 ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams alongside the Indian navy aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya (CV-R33) during Malabar in the North Arabian Sea. Malabar 2020 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific where the U.S. Navy has patrolled for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Logan C. Kellums)

Boatswain�s Mate Seaman Elijah Parra, from Anchorage, Alaska, clears the rotor arc of an Royal Australian navy MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter after removing chocks and chains

SLIDESHOW | images | 201117-N-OW019-0080 ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2020) Boatswain�s Mate Seaman Elijah Parra, from Anchorage, Alaska, clears the rotor arc of an Royal Australian navy MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter after removing chocks and chains in the North Arabian Sea during a cross-deck landing exercise on the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) as part of Malabar 2020. Malabar 2020 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific where the U.S. Navy has patrolled for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Logan C. Kellums)

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter flies over ships from the Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), the Royal Australian navy and the U.S. Navy as they sail in formation.

SLIDESHOW | images | 201117-N-ZR324-1253 ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2020) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, from the �Screamin� Indians� of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, flies over ships from the Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), the Royal Australian navy and the U.S. Navy as they sail in formation, Nov. 17, 2020, in the North Arabian Sea as part of Exercise Malabar 2020. Malabar 2020 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Asia Pacific where the U.S. Navy has patrolled for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jose Madrigal)

Ships from the Royal Australian Navy, Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the United States Navy participate in Malabar 2020.

SLIDESHOW | images | 201117-N-NH257-1206 ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2020) Ships from the Royal Australian Navy, Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the United States Navy participate in Malabar 2020. Malabar 2020 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Asia Pacific where the U.S. Navy has patrolled for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elliot Schaudt)

The Indian navy submarine INS Khanderi, steams ahead of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) while participating in Malabar 2020.

SLIDESHOW | images | 201117-N-VW723-1110 ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2020) The Indian navy submarine INS Khanderi, steams ahead of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) while participating in Malabar 2020 in the North Arabian Sea. Malabar 2020 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Asia Pacific where the U.S. Navy has patrolled for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keenan Daniels)

Sailors aboard USS Sterett (DDG 104) wave to the crew of the Indian navy destroyer INS Kolkata (D 63) during Malabar 2020.

SLIDESHOW | images | 201118-N-NC885-1076 INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2020) Commanding officer Cmdr. Andrew Koy, from Bellville, Texas, and Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) wave to the crew of the Indian navy guided-missile destroyer INS Kolkata (D 63) during Malabar 2020. Malabar 2020 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific where the U.S. Navy has patrolled for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Drace Wilson)

A Sailor uses a laser range finder to monitor the distance between the Indian navy destroyer INS Kolkata and the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during Malabar 2020.

SLIDESHOW | images | 201118-N-NC885-1058 INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2020) Ensign Jason Dam, from El Monte, Calif., uses a laser range finder to monitor the distance between the Indian navy destroyer INS Kolkata and the guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during Malabar 2020. Malabar 2020 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific where the U.S. Navy has patrolled for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Drace Wilson)

Ships from the Royal Australian navy, Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the U.S. Navy participate in Malabar 2020.

SLIDESHOW | images | 201117-N-NH257-1244 ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2020) Ships from the Royal Australian navy, Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the U.S. Navy participate in Malabar 2020. Malabar 2020 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Asia Pacific where the U.S. Navy has patrolled for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elliot Schaudt)

The U.S., Indian, Roaly Australian, and Japanese Maritime Self-defense Force participate in Malabar 2020 Phase II.

SLIDESHOW | images | 201117-N-VW723-1330 201117-N-VW723-1330 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 17, 2020) Ships from the Royal Australian Navy, Indian Navy, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the United States Navy participate in Malabar 2020. Malabar 2020 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Asia Pacific where the U.S. Navy has patrolled for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keenan Daniels)

"The exercises conducted during MALABAR provided opportunities to enhance our interoperability and strengthens our maritime partnerships with India, Australia, and Japan," said Capt. Elaine Collins, commander, Destroyer Squadron 9. "Our ability to replenish ships at sea, conduct live firing exercises and communicate with one another, ship-to-ship, demonstrates our cooperation and shared goals of fostering security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region."

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With the arrival of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in Phase II, nations involved were able to further strengthen the integration of their naval air forces through air and air defense exercises.

“Operating with Australia, India, and Japan via cross-deck landings, carrier landing approaches and aerial refueling during Malabar has been instrumental in enhancing the compatibility of our naval air forces,” said Capt. Todd Cimicata, commander, Carrier Air Wing 17. “We are honored by the professionalism of our partners, and look forward to flying together again as we reinforce our mutual desire to improve maritime security in the global commons.”

The events of Phase II of Malabar included a photo exercise, night operations, air defense exercises, helicopter cross-deck evolutions, carrier landing approaches, underway replenishment approaches, gunnery exercises, and antisubmarine warfare exercises.

“HMAS Ballarat’s participation in Exercise Malabar demonstrates Australia’s enduring commitment to contribute to the security, stability and prosperity of the region,” said Commander Anthony Pisani, Commanding Officer HMAS Ballarat.

Malabar 2020 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises that have grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific where the U.S. Navy has patrolled for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security.

Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

U.S. 7th Fleet conducts forward-deployed naval operations in support of U.S. national interests in the Indo-Pacific area of operations. As the U.S. Navy's largest numbered fleet, 7th Fleet interacts with 35 other maritime nations to build partnerships that foster maritime security, promote stability, and prevent conflict.

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