INS Sahyadri concludes Yokosuka visit after Malabar 2026, reaffirms Indo-Pacific maritime cooperation

New Delhi, Nov 13 (UNI) India's indigenous stealth warship INS Sahyadri concluded its visit to Japan's Yokosuka Naval Base following its participation in the multilateral naval exercise Malabar 2026, which brought together the navies of India, Japan, the United States and Australia for a series of coordinated maritime operations and professional engagements. The Guided Missile Stealth Frigate departed Yokosuka on November 12 after successfully completing the exercise, which focused on strengthening interoperability, enhancing operational coordination and deepening cooperation among the four participating navies. Malabar 2026 comprised Harbour and Sea Phases, providing an opportunity for the participating forces to exchange operational…