INS Sahyadri Arrives in Japan to Participate in Malabar 2026 Naval Exercise

The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Sahyadri has arrived in Japan to participate in the Malabar 2026 naval exercise. The warship reached the Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan on Thursday. The exercise is being conducted to strengthen cooperation and coordination among the participating navies. INS Sahyadri’s arrival marks India’s participation in the multinational maritime exercise.

The ship received a grand welcome from Vice Admiral Yagi Koji, representing the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and R. Madhusudan, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Mission in Japan. According to Navy sources, the Malabar 2026 exercise will involve the navies of India, Japan, the United States and Australia. The exercise provides an opportunity for the four countries to enhance maritime cooperation and improve coordination through joint naval activities.