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Exercise Malabar

Home for the final time
It was a bittersweet moment for onlookers at Fleet Base West on December 2 when HMAS Sirius returned home.

Exercise Malabar wraps up
Australia and key partners have completed the second phase of Exercise Malabar 2021.

Japanese ships farewelled
HMA Ships Maitland and Maryborough farewelled Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter carrier JS Kaga and destroyer JS Murasame this week.

Multinational exercise tests ship's upgrade
The multinational Exercise Malabar was HMAS Warramunga's first major deployment since an upgrade.

Third time's a charm for officer on exchange
Lieutenant Commander Dale Axford has been deployed to the United States as part of a strike group for the third time in his career

Ballarat returns from deployment
HMAS Ballarat has returned to her home port of Fleet Base West near Rockingham, Western Australia, following a successful Indian Ocean deployment.

Ballarat on target in Malabar
HMAS Ballarat proved to be a highly capable partner during the first phase of Exercise Malabar.

Seahawk soars with Carrier Strike Group
HMAS Ballarat’s embarked MH-60R Seahawk played a valuable role with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group during a passage exercise.

Reunion on the high seas for Ballarat pilot
An Australian flight commander had an unexpected reunion with two former trainee United States naval aviators while exercising on the high seas.

On watch for manoeuvres
Officers of the watch in HMAS Ballarat successfully manoeuvred the ship during Exercise Malabar.

Indian naval officer thanks Ballarat for rescue role
An Indian naval officer visited HMAS Ballarat to thank the crew for their part in his rescue during the 2018 Golden Globe Race.

Caps off to sailors for fuelling friendship
An Australian sailor made a unique connection with an Indian counterpart when HMAS Ballarat took on fuel from the Indian Navy’s fleet support ship.