Increasing Interoperability

INS Viraat R22 underway in the Indian Ocean, on 25 September 2005, as part of Malabar 2005. The exercise is designed to increase interoperability between the two navies while enhancing the cooperative security relationship between India and the United States. The 'at-sea' exercise includes maritime interdiction, surface events, sub-surface, air events and personnel exchanges.

Image Courtesy - Shannon E. Renfroe, Photographer's Mate 3rd Class