5th edition of Indo-Japan maritime exercise to be held on Oct 6-8

India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise (Jimex) will be held in Arabian Sea from October 6 to October 8. Indigenously built Guided Missile Stealth Destroyer Kochi and Guided Missile Frigate Teg, under the command of Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, will represent the Indian Navy at the Jimex

New Delhi: The fifth edition of India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise (JIMEX) between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), will be held in Arabian Sea from October 6 to October 8.

Indigenously built Guided Missile Stealth Destroyer Kochi and Guided Missile Frigate Teg, under the command of Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, will represent the Indian Navy. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force will be represented by JMSDF ships Kaga, an Izumo Class Helicopter Carrier and Murasame, a Guided Missile Destroyer, led by Rear Admiral IkeuchiIzuru, Commander Escort Flotila - 3 (CCF-3).

In addition to ships, P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, integral helicopters and MiG 29K fighter aircraft will also participate in the exercise. The bilateral exercise is aimed at conducting a multitude of advanced exercises in maritime operations. Multi-faceted tactical exercises will include weapon firings, cross-deck helicopter operations and complex surface, anti-submarine and air warfare drills.

JIMEX series of exercises commenced in January 2012 with a special focus on maritime security cooperation. The last edition of JIMEX was conducted in September 2020.