Jun 12: Indian Navy’s Indigenous Stealth Frigate INS Shivalik arrived at Yokosuka, Japan to participate in the bilateral Japan–India Maritime Exercise 2024 (JIMEX 24). This is the eighth edition of JIMEX, since its inception in 2012.
The ship was warmly welcomed by VAdm ITO Hiroshi, Commander JMSDF Yokosuka District & Ambassador Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan.
The exercise includes both harbor and sea phases. The harbor phase will comprise professional, sports, and social interactions, after which the two navies will jointly hone their warfighting skills at sea and enhance their interoperability through complex multi-discipline operations in the surface, sub-surface, and air domains.
INS Shivalik is representing the IN and the Guided Missile Destroyer JS Yugiri is representing the JMSDF. Integral helicopters from both navies will also participate in the joint exercise.
Having grown in scope and complexity over the years, JIMEX 24 provides an opportunity to learn from each other’s best practices. It facilitates operational interactions between IN and JMSDF to foster cooperation and reaffirm their shared commitment towards maritime security in the Indo–Pacific.
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