The 27th edition of Exercise MALABAR, involving the Indian Navy, Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF), and the US Navy (USN), concluded successfully off the coast of Australia. The exercise included air, surface, and undersea exercises, as well as weapon firings and cross deck helicopter operations. It showcased the cooperation and interoperability between the four navies and their commitment to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.