160617-N-EH218-023 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 17, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH-181) transit together at the conclusion of Malabar 2016. A trilateral maritime exercise, Malabar is designed to enhance dynamic cooperation between the Indian Navy, JMSDF and U.S. Navy forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)