Despite China’s protest, India-Japan-US kick off joint naval exercise

[nadeemkhan110]

Despite reservations from China, the navies of India, US and Japan kick-started the 19th edition of exercise Malabar in the Bay of Bengal. China had protested the participation of Japanese Maritime Self Defence Forces (JMSDF) in the exercise. The exercise, which began Wednesday, will continue till October 19 and is aimed at enhancing the maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. It assumes significance in light of territorial disputes plaguing the South China Sea, and also because of America’s thrust to rebalance its strategic focus in Asia Pacific. 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 the Carrier Task Force 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 to that, 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 aimed at enhancing naval cooperation among important navies of the Indo-Pacific regions. The navies share their best practices to strengthen respective capacities and to help create better synergies for effective and speedy action to deal with challenges.
source: http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/despite-chinas-protest-india-japan-us-kick-off-joint-naval-exercise/

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[Stannis Baratheon]

Maybe time for China to pop-up some submarines at the middle of the exercise.

 

[Whazzup]

Thread already running

The Crane, Tiger and Eagle at Play ! Exercise Malabar kicks off with US, Japanese, Indian navies

 

[mpk1988]

Maybe time for China to pop-up some submarines at the middle of the exercise.

Thankfully, they're not that stupid. It's simply none of their business.

 

[Sunan]

Becareful Folks indian submarine can explode itself underwater...

 

[Stannis Baratheon]

Thankfully, they're not that stupid. It's simply none of their business.

Sure.
The uninvited guest: Chinese sub pops up in middle of U.S. Navy exercise, leaving military chiefs red-faced | Daily Mail Online

 

[mpk1988]

Sure.
The uninvited guest: Chinese sub pops up in middle of U.S. Navy exercise, leaving military chiefs red-faced | Daily Mail Online

... Did they do anything or manage to deter the Americans ?? No..
If they attempt that in the Indian Ocean, SCS will be open for all.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

... Did they do anything or manage to deter the Americans ?? No..
If they attempt that in the Indian Ocean, SCS will be open for all.

In International waters...what can you do?

 

[mpk1988]

In International waters...what can you do?

Are you talking about SCS or the Bay of Bengal ?

 

[Donald Trump]

To my dear Chinese friends: Don't worry. Be happy. Because.....

 

[Stannis Baratheon]

... Did they do anything or manage to deter the Americans ?? No..
If they attempt that in the Indian Ocean, SCS will be open for all.

Sorry to tell you this but not all of the Indian Ocean belongs to India. A lot of it is part of international waters.

 

[mpk1988]

Sorry to tell you this but not all of the Indian Ocean belongs to India. A lot of it is part of international waters.

Somethings are supposed to be understood even if it's not explicitly stated as such.

 

[Stannis Baratheon]

Somethings are supposed to be understood even if it's not explicitly stated as such.

Yeah, the Bay of Bengal is mostly Bangladesh or International waters. India has very little of it.

 

[mpk1988]

Yeah, the Bay of Bengal is mostly Bangladesh or International waters. India has very little of it.

Since, Bangladesh is an ally and we have the andamans, it's accepted as a no-no. Unspoken rule. It's like playing in the SCS.

 

[Stannis Baratheon]

Since, Bangladesh is an ally and we have the andamans, it's accepted as a no-no. Unspoken rule. It's like playing in the SCS.

Bangladesh is no ally of yours. Our government might be (puppet to be exact) but the military and people are in no way.
Also, even if an exercise is held, it will not enter Bangladesh or any other country's territory as it doing so is an act of war. That's why Chinese sub stalked the US aircraft fleet at International waters.