Why in news?
Navies of the 4 Quad member nations [India, the US, Japan, and Australia] are participating in the 25th edition of the Malabar Exercise -Malabar 21.
How has it been?
Malabar Exercise is a multilateral war-gaming naval exercise that includes simulated war games and combat manoeuvres. Demonstrates the synergy, coordination and inter-operability among the participating navies.
The Quad, officially the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, is a group of four countries: Australia, India, Japanand the US. Maritime cooperation began after the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004. But now,Quad works on a far broader agenda, which includes tackling security, economic, and health issues.It is a loose grouping rather than a formal alliance.
How will 2021 exercise be?
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Why is the Malabar exercise significant?
Source: The Indian Express, The Hindu