Japan Navy to join India, US in Bay of Bengal

[Hindustani78]

Not worried about Malabar drills: Beijing - The Hindu

While the Indian Army was conducting joint counter-terror drills in Kunming with the Chinese, in the Bay of Bengal the navies of U.S. and India and the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force began interactions in the run up to Exercise Malabar 2015. Ten ships — four of U.S., five from India and one from Japan — are participating in the exercise that is being closely watched by China.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying reacted sharply when asked about the exercise on Monday: “You mentioned India is having naval exercises with U.S. and Japan and you ask whether China is concerned. I think you are thinking too much…Everyday a lot of activities take place around the world. We cannot connect every activity with China.”

“We are not that fragile and we are having sound relationship with both India and the U.S. We hope that relevant activities will contribute to the regional stability they will contribute more positive energy for that,” she added.

The motley army exercise between India and China pales in front of the scale and size of the naval drills involving the three countries, where the U.S. is fielding a massive aircraft carrier with 90 fighters, a nuclear submarine, and two other warships and a P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft. The Indian side is fielding a Rajput class destroyer, two other ships, a conventional submarine and a P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft. Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force is deploying an Akizuki-class guided missile destroyer.

The exercise will begin on October 16 in full swing after the ships are in the high seas, and will go on for four days. Last time, in 2007, when Malabar exercises featured more than just India and U.S., China raised objections.

 

[Hindustani78]

India, US and Japan in joint Naval exercise | Zee News

Chennai: The Navies of India, United States and Japan on Wednesday began the five-day 'Malabar exercise' on the Eastern coast, in which several warships, aircraft carriers and fast attack submarine would participate.


Naval personnel of the three countries will participate in the event, termed as "complex", "high-end warfighting" exercise, an official release said.

"Malabar 2015 is a latest in the continuing series of exercises conducted to advance multi-national maritime relationships and mutual security issues," it said.

During the exercise which includes both "ashore" and "at-sea training", there would be knowledge sharing sessions on carrier strike group operations, maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, among others.

In the exercise to be undertaken at-sea, the sessions include military-to-military coordination, submarine familiarisation, air defence and surface warfare exercises.

The US ships taking part include aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt with embarked Carrier Air Wing 1, in line with USS Nimitz, guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG60), littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS-3), P-8A Poseidon aircraft and a fast attack submarine.

The Navies of India, Japan and US have a common understanding and knowledge of a shared working environment at sea, the release said, adding,these exercises help advance the level of understanding between the sailors.

"As members of Pacific nations, our navies are natural partners and we look forward to continuing to strengthen our bonds and personal relationships," the release said.

PTI

 

[Hindustani78]

Naval exercise 'MALABAR' will help maritime security in Indo-Pacific region | Zee News

Chennai: Naval Exercise-'MALABAR', involving India, US and Japan, will help maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, the three navies said on Thursday.


"MALABAR-15 will be another significant step in strengthening mutual confidence and inter-operability as well as sharing best practices between the Indian, Japanese and US navies," a joint press release issued by them here said.

"The exercise will also go a long way in enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, for the benefit of the global maritime community," it said about the exercise which began yesterday.

The 19th edition of the October 14-19 exercise is being conducted in the Bay of Bengal and the thrust areas include anti-submarine warfare, air defence and search and rescue tactical procedures, among others.

A range of naval ships from the three countries, including INS Shivalik, USS Theodore Roosevelt and JS Fuyuzuki will be part of the exercise, it said.

PTI

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
15-October, 2015 14:09 IST
Exercise Malabar – 15

Initiated in 1992, as a bilateral exercise between the Indian and US Navies, the scope, complexity of operations and level of participation has increased steadily in successive editions of the India-US Malabar Naval Exercise. The 18th edition of the exercise was held in the Western Pacific in July 2014 in which Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) was invited to participate.

MALABAR-15, the 19th edition of the exercise, will be conducted in the Bay of Bengal from 14 -19 October 2015. Alongwith the Indian Navy and the US Naval Forces, JMSDF will also participate in the exercise. The scope of MALABAR-15 includes wide-ranging professional interactions during the Harbour Phase and a diverse range of operational activities at sea during the Sea Phase.

During MALABAR-15, the Indian Navy will be represented by INS Shivalik an indigenous frigate, INS Ranvijay a guided missile destroyer, INS Betwa an indigenous frigate and INS Shakti ¬¬¬¬a Fleet Support Ship. In addition, one Sindhugosh class submarine, INS Sindhudhvaj, Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I and integral rotary wing helicopters are also scheduled to participate in the trilateral exercise.

The US Navy will be represented by the ships from Carrier Task Force (CTF) 70 of the USN 7th Fleet, which is based at Yokosuka, Japan. The CTF will include the Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, Ticonderoga class Cruiser USS Normandy and Freedom Class Littoral Combat ship USS Forth Worth. In addition, one Los Angeles class nuclear powered submarine USS City of Corpus Christi, F18 Aircraft from US Carrier Air Wing and P8A Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft will also participate in the exercise.

The JMSDF will be represented by JS Fuyuzuki, a missile destroyer with SH 60K integral helicopter.

MALABAR – 15 is part of the process of enhancing naval cooperation among important navies of Indo-pacific regions which helps in enhancing mutual understanding. Sharing of best practices by the three navies will strengthen their respective capacities and help create better synergies for effective and speedy action to deal with challenges of disaster prevention and relief and maritime safety and security in the Indo-Pacific region, for the benefit of the global maritime community.

U.S., Indian, Japan Navies to Participate in Malabar 2015
Release Date: 10/14/2015 9:45:00 AM

From Commander Task Force 70 Public Affairs
CHENNAI, India (NNS) -- Naval ships, aircraft and personnel from India, Japan and the United States will participate in exercise Malabar 2015, Oct. 14-19, 2015.

Malabar 2015 is a complex, high-end warfighting exercise that has grown in scope and complexity over the years and is the latest in a continuing series conducted to advance multi-national maritime relationships and mutual security issues.

The exercise will feature both ashore and at-sea training. While ashore in Chennai, training will include subject matter expert and professional exchanges on carrier strike group operations; maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations; surface and anti-submarine warfare; medical operations; damage control; explosive ordnance disposal (EOD); helicopter operations; and visit board search and seizure (VBSS) operations.

The at-sea portions will be conducted off the east coast of India and are designed to advance participating nations' military-to-military coordination and capacity to plan and execute tactical operations in a multinational environment.

Events planned during the at-sea portions include liaison officer professional exchanges and embarks; photo exercise; submarine familiarization; high-value unit defense; air defense exercises; mine exercise; medevac; surface warfare exercises; communications exercises; search and rescue exercises; helicopter cross-deck evolutions; underway replenishments; gunnery exercises; visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercises; and anti-submarine warfare.

Participants from the U.S. Navy include the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) with embarked Carrier Air Wing 1, the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60); the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3); a P-8A Poseidon aircraft; and a Los Angeles-Class fast-attack submarine.

The Indian, Japan and U.S. navies have a common understanding and knowledge of a shared working environment at sea. Each iteration of this exercise helps to advance the level of understanding between our Sailors and we hope to be able to continue this process over time.

As members of Pacific nations, our navies are natural partners, and we look forward to continuing to strengthen our bonds and personal relationships.

For a list of participating Indian forces, please refer to the Indian Navy Headquarters. For a list of participating Japan forces, please refer to the Japan Maritime Staff Office.

 

[Hindustani78]

In pic: INS Shivalik and INS Betwa docked at Chennai Port

In pic: JS Fuyuzuki, a missile destroyer (Pic: BCCL)

In pic: USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) docked at Chennai Port

India, US, Japan navies kick off 'Malabar exercise'
15 Oct, 2015
Naval officers of Japan Navy Ships greet onlookers during the media visits of five-day 'Malabar exercise' (India, United States and Japan) on the Eastern coast, at the Port Trust in Chennai.

INS Shivalik, INS Betwa docked at Chennai port
15 Oct, 2015
INS Shivalik and INS Betwa docked at Chennai Port as a part of Excercise Malabar-15 Naval co-operation between India,US and Japan.

USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) docked at port
15 Oct, 2015
USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) docked at Chennai Port as a part of Excercise Malabar-15-Naval co-operation.

JS Fuyuzuki with SH 60K integral helicopter
15 Oct, 2015
JS Fuyuzuki, a missile destroyer with SH 60K integral helicopter docked at Chennai Port as a part of Excercise Malabar-15-Naval co-operation between India,US and Japan.

Launch of Exercise Malabar
15 Oct, 2015
Commander of US 7th fleet Vice Admiral J P Aucoin with Indian navy's chief of staff of Eastern Naval Command Vice Admiral B K Verma and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vice chief of staff, Vice Admiral Yutaka Murakawa at the launch of Exercise Malabar - a five-day joint naval exercise to be held in the Bay of Bengal - on oboard INS Shivalik at Chennai Port.

 

[asad71]

The Bay is ours. Japan has a nasty imperial-colonial past. BD should not look at this Indo Japanese warmth lightly. The Americans are desperate to check the Chinese. And Japan will use this opportunity to set foot in the region again. People of BD remember the massacres the Japs and the Burmese carried out of the Arakanese Muslims.

 

[Hindustani78]

The Bay is ours. Japan has a nasty imperial-colonial past. BD should not look at this Indo Japanese warmth lightly. The Americans are desperate to check the Chinese. And Japan will use this opportunity to set foot in the region again. People of BD remember the massacres the Japs and the Burmese carried out of the Arakanese Muslims.

Japanese will not repeat the same tactics and have already learned enough from the past and hope they will recorrect the past mistakes.

 

[Ragnar]

The Bay is ours. Japan has a nasty imperial-colonial past. BD should not look at this Indo Japanese warmth lightly. The Americans are desperate to check the Chinese. And Japan will use this opportunity to set foot in the region again. People of BD remember the massacres the Japs and the Burmese carried out of the Arakanese Muslims.

And may the Bay claim you..

 

[asad71]

Japanese will not repeat the same tactics and have already learned enough from the past and hope they will recorrect the past mistakes.

That's doubtful. People don't change age-old habits/ character. India is inviting trouble to SA.

 

[Roybot]

The Bay is ours. Japan has a nasty imperial-colonial past. BD should not look at this Indo Japanese warmth lightly. The Americans are desperate to check the Chinese. And Japan will use this opportunity to set foot in the region again. People of BD remember the massacres the Japs and the Burmese carried out of the Arakanese Muslims.

No its not, stop being delusional. Bangladesh is the smallest power in the Bay of Bengal. India>Myanmar> Thailand.> Bangladesh.

@Nihonjin1051 check out the pics

 

[asad71]

No its not, stop being delusional. Bangladesh is the smallest power in the Bay of Bengal. India>Myanmar> Thailand.> Bangladesh.

@Nihonjin1051 check out the pics

The Bay is ours, as are Andaman-Nicobar, Arakan and IOB.

 

[Indian Patriot]

The Bay is ours

How so?

The Bay is ours, as are Andaman-Nicobar, Arakan and IOB.

You have a good sense of humour.

 

[Roybot]

The Bay is ours, as are Andaman-Nicobar, Arakan and IOB.

 

[Aepsilons]

hmmm....translate please? lol

I love this one. Mind if i share this in the Far East section?

 

[Hindustani78]

http://zeenews.india.com/india/indo...-but-bureaucratic-obstacles-stay_1982373.html

Washington: The Indo-US naval relationship is thriving under Prime Minister Narendra Modi but he has not been able to break up the "entrenched" bureaucratic obstacles as much as he set out to do, a top American think-tank has said.

Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) in its latest report has warned that the thriving relationship might come to a halt if the BJP does not win the 2019 general election.
"Prime Minister Modi, in particular, has been an effective advocate for the relationship, despite Washington's initial hesitation to embrace him because of his role in the 2002 communal riots in

Gujarat," said the report titled 'The Future of US-India Naval Relations' which has been authored by Nilanthi Samaranayake, Michael Connell, and Satu Limaye.
Under the Modi administration, the benefits for the navy-to-navy relationship are evident, said the 50-page report.

"The establishment of the aircraft carrier technology working group is an achievement that would not have been able to materialise a decade ago," it said.

Giving another example of progress in ties, it said trilateral MALABAR exercise with Japan in the Bay of Bengal was not considered possible so early in the Modi administration, given the 2007 MALABAR controversy.

"Yet, it took place in 2015, only a year after Modi entered office," it said.

"In fact, Modi has used his authority to circumvent bureaucratic roadblocks that, while they might not have derailed the relationship, certainly could have arrested its forward progress," the report said.

However, the report rued that, "Modi has not been able to break up (the) entrenched bureaucratic obstacles as much as he set out to do."

"If the BJP were to lose the next election, for instance, or if his administration were to shift much more of its focus to dealing with domestic political issues, forward momentum in the mil-to-mil relationship could stall, with likely implications for USN-Indian Navy engagement," it said.

CAN, however, stated that that the US Navy and Indian Navy engagement plans are limited by decisions at the White House?PMO, State Department?Ministry of External Affairs, and Department of Defence?Ministry of Defence levels.

In addition, India will continue to face capacity challenges, extending to the Indian Navy, the report noted.

Moreover, India interprets the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea differently than the United States regarding military activities in exclusive economic zones, it said.

Since New Delhi's stance is arguably closer to Beijing's view on this important issue, this is a point of potential disagreement that could flare up unexpectedly, according to the report.

New Delhi policymakers do not support the Indian Navy participating in US Navy Freedom of Navigation Operations that appear to be directed against China, CAN said.

Recommending the US government to continue to build on progress in bilateral naval ties, the report calls for reinforcing successes in current and previous navy-to-navy engagements.


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