Exercise Malabar 2023 Leadership Observes Ceremonial Entry
SYDNEY, Australia (August 11, 2023) San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) sails through the Sydney Harbor during a ceremonial fleet entry into Sydney, Australia, during Exercise Malabar 2023, August 11. This iteration of Malabar is the first year with Australia as the host country. Malabar 23 is a surface, air, and subsurface multilateral field training exercise conducted with the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy, and U.S. Navy that enhances interoperability and strengthens ties and critical partnerships between the maritime forces and demonstrates the countries commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Reymundo A. Villegas III)