Malabar Exercise: QUAD moving close to collective security

Indian Navy’s indigenous frontline warships INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata are participating in the high-voltage Malabar exercise

The Shivalik-class frigates, including INS Sahyadri, are designed with stealth features to reduce their radar cross-section

INS Sahyadri is equipped with a range of weaponry, including vertical launch systems for anti-air and anti-ship missiles, a 76 mm Super Rapid Gun Mount and anti-submarine torpedoes

INS Sahyadri is capable of carrying out anti-submarine warfare operations with the help of its sonar systems and anti-submarine torpedoes

The ship has a crew complement of around 250 personnel, including officers and sailors