The ship was warmly welcomed by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces (JMSDF) Yokosuka Commander, Vice Admiral Ito Hiroshi and Indian Ambassador to Japan Siby George.
In the exercise, the JMSDF will be represented by the guided-missile destroyer JS Yugiri. Integral helicopters from both the navies will also participate.
The Indian Navy said the exercise included both port and sea phases. The port phase will include professional, sports and social interactions, following which both the navies will jointly hone their warfare skills at sea and enhance their interoperability through complex multi-discipline operations in the surface, sub-surface and air domains.
Having grown in scope and complexity over the years, JIMEX 24 provides an opportunity to learn from each other's best practices and to promote mutual cooperation and reaffirm our shared commitment to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. Facilitates operational interaction between the Indian Navy and the JMSDF. ,
According to the Defense Ministry, this is the eighth edition of the exercise since its beginning in 2012.
In the exercise, the JMSDF will be represented by the guided-missile destroyer JS Yugiri. Integral helicopters from both the navies will also participate.
The Indian Navy said the exercise included both port and sea phases. The port phase will include professional, sports and social interactions, following which both the navies will jointly hone their warfare skills at sea and enhance their interoperability through complex multi-discipline operations in the surface, sub-surface and air domains.
Having grown in scope and complexity over the years, JIMEX 24 provides an opportunity to learn from each other's best practices and to promote mutual cooperation and reaffirm our shared commitment to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. Facilitates operational interaction between the Indian Navy and the JMSDF. ,
According to the Defense Ministry, this is the eighth edition of the exercise since its beginning in 2012.
