U.S. Pacific Fleet
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BAY OF BENGAL (Oct. 12, 2021) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Izumo-class helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184), front, and JMSDF Murasame-class destroyer JS Murasame (DD 101) transit the Bay of Bengal during a live-fire exercise as part of MALABAR 2021. MALABAR is a maritime exercise designed to improve integration, address common maritime security priorities and concerns, enhance interoperability and communication, and strengthen enduring relationships between the Royal Australian Navy, Indian Navy, JMSDF, and U.S. maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josiah J. Kunkle)
211012-N-YI115-1031
BAY OF BENGAL (Oct. 12, 2021) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Izumo-class helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184), front, and JMSDF Murasame-class destroyer JS Murasame (DD 101) transit the Bay of Bengal during a live-fire exercise as part of MALABAR 2021. MALABAR is a maritime exercise designed to improve integration, address common maritime security priorities and concerns, enhance interoperability and communication, and strengthen enduring relationships between the Royal Australian Navy, Indian Navy, JMSDF, and U.S. maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josiah J. Kunkle)