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The Indian Navy deployed its frontline warships INS Ranvijay and INS Satpura, a submarine and a fleet of P8I long range maritime patrol aircraft for the exercise.
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The US has deployed its nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson for the four-day mega wargame.
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force deployed helicopter carrier JS Kaga and Murasame-class destroyers JS Murasame while the Royal Australian Navy is being represented by HMAS Ballarat and HMAS Sirius, the officials said.
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Following India's invitation, Australia participated in the Malabar exercise last year that effectively made it a drill by all four member nations of the Quad or Quadrilateral coalition. Australia participated in the first phase of Malabar exercise this year too.
