New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): The sixth version of Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 22) hosted by the Indian Navy started within the Bay of Bengal on September 11.
The Indian Navy is represented by three indigenously designed and constructed 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 plane, Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and ship-borne helicopters are additionally collaborating within the train, learn the Indian Navy press launch.
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 JMSDF ships Izumo, a Helicopter Carrier, and Takanami, a Guided Missile Destroyer, on their arrival within the Bay of Bengal, added the discharge.
JIMEX 22 entails two Phases; workouts at sea and a harbour part at Visakhapatnam.
This version marks the tenth anniversary of JIMEX, which started in Japan in 2012. It additionally coincides with the seventieth anniversary of the institution of diplomatic relations between India and Japan.
JIMEX 22 seeks to consolidate the excessive diploma of interoperability between the 2 international locations maritime forces via advanced workouts within the floor, sub-surface and air domains.
The workouts had been geared toward enhancing interoperability and streamlining seamanship and communication procedures.
This train is a part of the continued efforts between the 2 navies towards making certain secure and safe worldwide delivery and commerce within the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
The two international locations have been finishing up common workouts in IOR in direction of reinforcing maritime affiliation. (ANI)