| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Exercise Malabar 2025 |
| Participating Countries | India, United States, Japan, Australia (QUAD framework) |
| Objective | Enhance joint maritime coordination, interoperability, and operational readiness in the Indo-Pacific |
| Venue | Guam, Northern Pacific |
| Significance of Guam | Strategic hub with Andersen Air Force Base and Naval Base Guam |
| Indian Contribution | INS Sahyadri - Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigate |
| Commission Year | 2012 |
| Builder | Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai |
| Capabilities | Multi-role operations: anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine warfare |
| Strategic Importance | Reflects India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat push and naval self-reliance |
| Location Details | Guam is an unincorporated U.S. territory between Philippines and Hawaii |
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