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Japan-India Maritime Exercise kicks off in Bay of Bengal

Celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Japan, the sixth edition of Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 22) hosted by the Indian Navy commenced in the Bay of Bengal, earlier this week.

JIMEX 22 involves two phases – exercises at sea and a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam.

The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships are being led by R Adm Hirata Toshiyuki, Commander Escort Flotilla Four, and Indian Naval ships by R Adm Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.

The Indian naval ships welcomed the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships Izumo, a Helicopter Carrier, and Guided Missile Destroyer Takanami on their arrival in the Bay of Bengal.

The Indian Navy is represented by three indigenously designed and built warships – Sahyadri, a multi-purpose stealth frigate and Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes Kadmatt and Kavaratti.

Additionally, Guided Missile Destroyer Ranvijay, Fleet Tanker Jyoti, Offshore Patrol Vessel Sukanya, submarines, MIG 29K fighter aircraft, Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and ship-borne helicopters are also participating in the exercise.

This edition also marks the 10th anniversary of JIMEX, which began in Japan in 2012. JIMEX 22 seeks to consolidate the high degree of interoperability that exists between maritime forces of the two countries, through complex exercises in the surface, sub-surface and air domains.

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IN Bureau

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