Article Title: Exercise JIMEX
12-07-2023
International Relations Prelims Plus
Why is in news? Japan India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) hosted by the Indian Navy concluded
The 7th edition of Japan India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) hosted by the Indian Navy concluded in the Bay of Bengal with the two sides bidding farewell to each other with a customary steampast.
This edition marks the 11th anniversary of JIMEX, since its inception in 2012.
The exercise will be conducted over six days in two phases.
This exercise will witness the participation of INS Delhi, INS Kamorta, fleet tanker INS Shakti, a submarine, maritime patrol aircraft P8I and Dornier, ship-borne helicopters and fighter aircraft.
JIMEX 23 witnessed complex exercises, undertaken jointly by the two navies. Both sides engaged in advanced level exercises in all three domains of maritime warfare - surface, sub surface and air.
A harbour phase at Visakhapatnam comprising professional, sports and social interactions.
Besides ships and their integral helicopters, the exercise also witnessed the participation of fighter aircraft, maritime patrol aircraft and a submarine.
JIMEX 23 ended on a high note revalidating common procedures and enhancing interoperability between the IN and JMSDF.
JIMEX 23 provides an opportunity to learn from each other's best practices and facilitates operational interactions between IN and JMSDF to foster mutual cooperation and reaffirm their shared commitment towards maritime security in the region.
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Malabar: India and Japan with the United States and Australia participate in the naval war gaming exercise named Malabar.
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