Photos: Malabar 2012 -- Indo-US Joint Naval Exercise

[Roybot]

120412-N-ZF681-000 INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) The Indian navy frigate Satpura (F-48) transits the Indian Ocean during Exercise Malabar 2012. Malabar is a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

120412-N-ZF681-667 INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) Sailors assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) transit in a rigid-hull inflatable boat toward the Indian navy frigate Satpura (F-48) while an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter monitors from above during a training exercise. Halsey and Satpura are participating in Malabar, a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

120412-N-BC134-276 INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) Sailors assigned to the the visit, board, search and seizure team from the Indian navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay (DDG 55) maneuver a rigid-hull inflatable boat to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) during an Exercise Malabar 2012 boarding exercise. Malabar is a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

120411-N-ZF681-580 INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) stand in ranks as the Indian navy destroyer Sapura (F-48) pulls alongside Halsey during a Malabar 2012 exercise. Malabar is a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

120411-N-ZF681-534 INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) The Indian navy destroyer Ranvijay (D-55) pulls alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), not pictured, during a Malabar 2012 exercise. Malabar is a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

120411-N-BC134-083 INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) The Indian navy Kora-class corvette INS Kulish (P63), foreground, the guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (D54), center, and the fleet oiler INS Shakti (A57) transit the Indian Ocean during a passing exercise in support of Malabar 2012. Malabar is a naval field training exercise to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

120411-N-BC134-087 INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) The Indian navy Kora-class corvette INS Kulish (P63), foreground, the guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (D54), center, and the fleet oiler INS Shakti (A57) transit the Indian Ocean during a passing exercise in support of Malabar 2012. Malabar is a naval field training exercise to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

120411-N-BC134-014 INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) The Indian navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (D54) leads the Kora-class corvette INS Kulish (P63) during a passing exercise in support of Malabar 2012. Malabar is a naval field training exercise to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

 

[Roybot]

120412-N-ZF681-069 INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) Indian navy sailors assigned to the visit, board search and seizure team from the Indian navy frigate Satpura (F-48) conduct a training exercise during Exercise Malabar 2012. Malabar is a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

120412-N-ZF681-111 INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) An Indian navy sailor assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the Indian navy frigate Satpura (F-48) climbs a ladder aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) during a training exercise. Halsey and Satpura are participating in Malabar, a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

120412-N-ZF681-884 INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) Engineman 2nd Class Scott Frederick, assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), climbs a ladder aboard Halsey during a training exercise. Halsey is participating in Malabar, a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

120412-N-BC134-132 INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Indian navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay (DDG 55) visit, board, search and seizure team maneuver a rigid-hull inflatable boat during an Exercise Malabar 2012 boarding exercise. Malabar is a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

120412-N-BC134-142 INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Indian navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay (DDG 55) visit, board, search and seizure team prepare to maneuver a rigid-hull inflatable boat during an Exercise Malabar 2012 boarding exercise. Malabar is a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

120412-N-BC134-250 INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) Ensign Livy Coe shows documentation to members of the visit, board, search and seizure team from the Indian navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay (DDG 55) aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) during an Exercise Malabar 2012 boarding exercise. Malabar is a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

120411-N-BC134-200 INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) An Indian naval officer observes operations in the combat information center aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) during Malabar 2012. Malabar is a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

120411-N-RG587-209 INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) Indian navy Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Adm. Satish Soni and distinguished visitors from the Indian navy arrive through rainbow side boys on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed participating in the Malabar Exercise with ships and aircraft from the Indian navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dean M. Cates/Released)

 

[USAHawk785]

Much respect for our friends in the Indian Navy !

 

[angeldemon_007]

Malabar is a huge exercise....good for everyone especially in case of relief operation at the time of a natural disaster or fighting piracy.

 

[wild_fire1979]

He He!!! And to think that Bangladeshis in the BD forum dream of fighting this force with a coast guard ship

 

[Water Car Engineer]

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and the Indian Navy replenishment oiler INS Shakti.

Indian Navy Ship Satpura

Indian Navy Ship's Ranvijay and Satpura

Indian Navy Ship's Ranvijay

Indian Navy Ship's Satpura

 

[USAHawk785]

Excellent ! The precision and adaptability of the Indian Navy to coordinate with USN forces speaks wonders for the IN's force projection capability. IN is becoming more and more of a blue water power.

Ahead of the Indo-US military exercise 'Malabar' in the Bay of Bengal from April 9, guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill, one of the vessels in the seventh fleet of the United States Navy, docked at Chennai port on Saturday.

Apart from USS Bunker Hill, crew from aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey, a logistics ship, a P-3C aircraft and a submarine will take part in the exercise, officials said.

 

[Shardul.....the lion]

Thanks to OP.

 

[USAHawk785]

 

[Roybot]

INS Satpura looks awesome, can't wait for the Kolkata Class Destroyers to be inducted in the IN.

Kolkata Class Destroyers, Shivalik class and Talwar class frigates, Kamorta Class Corvettes, And INS Vikramaditya by the end of this year. That would be epic!

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Indian Navy Ship Satpura

Indian Navy fleet Deepak and USNS Bridge

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinsonreceives fueling probes from the Indian Navy replenishment oiler INS Shakti

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl and INS Shakti

INS Satpura looks awesome, can't wait for the Kolkata Class Destroyers to be inducted in the IN.

Kolkata Class Destroyers, Shivalik class and Talwar class frigates, Kamorta Class Corvettes, And INS Vikramaditya by the end of this year. That would be epic!

By the time IAC-1 hits the seas, no doubt the fleet will be impressive...

 

[USAHawk785]

The INS Satpura is impressive looking! She will be an important asset for the Indian Navy in patrolling the breadth of the Indian Ocean.

Guys, what does the name "Satpura" mean? Advanced thanks!

 

[Abhishek_]

The INS Satpura is impressive looking! She will be an important asset for the Indian Navy in patrolling the breadth of the Indian Ocean.

Guys, what does the name "Satpura" mean? Advanced thanks!

'Satpura`is a Sanskrit word,that means seven mountains(sat=seven;pura=mountain).

The name is of a mountain range in central India

(just from a quick wiki, take it for what it's worth)

 

[Water Car Engineer]

VBSS of INS Satpura

VBSS of Ranvijay

 

[Capt.Popeye]

'Satpura`is a Sanskrit word,that means seven mountains(sat=seven;pura=mountain).

The name is of a mountain range in central India

(just from a quick wiki, take it for what it's worth)

@Abhishek, you are quite correct.

Just to add to the info, all these ships are named after mountains. The lead ship INS Shivalik is named for a range in NC India; while the last ship INS Sahyadri is named for the coastal range running along W India.