Malabar is an annual series of exercises. Malabar 2012 consisted of a Harbour Phase from 7 to 9 Apr in Chennai, followed by a Sea Phase 10 to 16 Apr, ranging from Chennai to the Andaman Islands. 
Units |
| Dates | Unit | Models |
|---|---|---|
| 10apr12 to 16apr12 |  INAS 339 Bharatiya Nau Sena | Ka-31 Helix |
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Individual helicopters| Model | IDs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamov Ka-28 Helix-D | IN582 | |||
Ships |
| Classes | Ships | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Carrier (Nuclear Powered) | Nimitz class |  CVN-70 USS Carl Vinson, |
| Guided-Missile Cruiser | Ticonderoga VLS class | CG-52 USS Bunker Hill, |
| Guided-Missile Destroyer | Arleigh Burke Flight IIA class | DDG-97 USS Halsey, |
| Guided-Missile Destroyer | Rajput class | D54 INS Ranvir, D55 INS Ranvijay, |
| Frigate | Shivalik (Project 17) class | F48 INS Satpura, |
| Corvette | Kora (25A) class | F63 INS Kulish, |
| Support Ship | Supply class | T-AOE-10 USNS Bridge, |
| Support Ship | Deepak class | A57 INS Shakti, |
