New Delhi: India and Japan conducted the 5th edition of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) in the Arabian Sea from October 6 to 8.
Ships and aircraft of the Indian Navy (IN) and Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) participated in the exercise, by engaging in a high tempo of operations focused on air, surface and sub-surface dimensions of maritime operations as well as the air domain.
Indigenous Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Kochi (with Sea King MK 42B helicopter) and the Guided Missile Frigate INS Teg (with SAR capable Chetak helicopter) under the command of Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet represented Indian Navy. The Indian Navy also fielded a P8I, a shore-based maritime reconnaissance aircraft and MiG 29K fighters.
The JMSDF, led by RAdm IkeuchiIzuru, Commander, Escort Flotilla Three comprising of the Izumo Class Helicopter Carrier Kaga and the Guided Missile Destroyer Murasame. Both ships are participating with integral SH60K helicopters.