Quad launches Malabar drills off Japan; expert says training fuels regional tensions as Japan risks overestimating own strength
The US, Japan, India and Australia launched the Malabar 2026 naval exercise in the Pacific south of Japan's Kanto region, with anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare drills through 12 November. Japanese units include JS Ise, JS Mogami, an attack submarine and a P-1 patrol aircraft.
- Published
- 8 Nov 2026 · 09:15 UTC
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Source: chinamil.com.cn
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