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 and Ambassador Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan.
The exercise includes both port and sea phases. The port phase will include professional, sports and social interactions, after which both navies will jointly hone their combat skills at sea and enhance their interoperability through complex multi-disciplinary operations in surface, sub-surface and air domains.
Indian Navy is being represented by INS Shivalik and JMSDF is being represented by Guided Missile Destroyer JS Yugiri. Integrated helicopters of both navies will also participate in the joint exercise.
With its scope and complexity growing over the last few years, JIMEX 24 provides an opportunity to learn from each other's best practices and facilitates operational interaction between the Indian Navy and JMSDF to promote mutual cooperation and reaffirm their shared commitment towards maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.
