15 ships are in formation in the Bay of Bengal, about 145 km from the coast of Chennai, India.

15 ships are in formation in the Bay of Bengal, about 145 km from the coast of Chennai, India.

US - India - Japan aircraft carriers line up

Malabar 2017 is one of the region’s largest maritime exercises, with 95 aircraft, 16 ships and two submarines.

Malabar 2017 is one of the region’s largest maritime exercises, with 95 aircraft, 16 ships and two submarines.

US - India - Japan aircraft carriers line up

MiG 29K and FA-18 aircraft fly on the Vikramaditya aircraft carrier.

MiG 29K and FA-18 aircraft fly on the Vikramaditya aircraft carrier.

US - India - Japan aircraft carriers line up

MiG 29K and FA18 flying on the aircraft carrier Nimitz.

MiG 29K and FA18 flying on the aircraft carrier Nimitz.

US - India - Japan aircraft carriers line up

Malabar also focuses on building personal connections between sailors.

Malabar also focuses on building personal connections between sailors.

US - India - Japan aircraft carriers line up

The Indian navy’s MIG-29 fighter jet flies over the Nimitz.

The Indian navy’s MIG-29 fighter jet flies over the Nimitz.

Mig-29K fighter jets fly in formation.

Mig-29K fighter jets fly in formation.

The Japanese ship Izumo carries SH-60 helicopters.

The Japanese ship Izumo carries SH-60 helicopters.

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