| Deploying nation |  Japan |
|---|---|
| Host nation or area | Japan |
| Region | East Asia |
| Military branch | 🏳️ Joint or multiple branches |
| Record type | Military exercise |
| Operation or mission | Malabar 2026 |
| Unit or formation | Not publicly confirmed |
| Personnel | Not disclosed |
| Equipment | Not stated |
| Status | Confirmed active |
| Start or report date | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Withdrawal or end date | — |
| Last verified | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Confidence | High: official or multiple independent sources |
Background
Dates: Nov. 5–12, 2026. Where: Waters south of Japan’s Kanto region; opening ceremony at Yokosuka. Participants as stated: Japan (JS Ise, JS Mogami, submarine, P-1), U.S. Navy (P-8A and amphibious transport dock; Anchorage/Murtha named in DVIDS item), India (INS Sahyadri), Australia (HMAS Stuart, RAAF P-8A). Lead: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force host / Quad partners.
Deployment timeline
- Record added from The Boston Report Military Deployments Tracker. Source report dated 2026-11-05.
Sources
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