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The 5th edition ofthe bilateral maritime exercise JIMEX, between Japan and India, was conducted in the Arabian Sea from06 – 08 October 2021.
Details of 6th edition
- The exercise saw the ships and aircraft of Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and Indian Navy (IN) engaging in a high tempo of operations focused on air, surface and sub-surface dimensions of maritime operations as well as the air domain.
- The units practiced Replenishment at Sea approaches and undertook fuel rig connect-up between Kaga and Kochi.
- The exercise also involved complex Over the Horizon Targetingexercises and surface gun shoots on an expendable target.
- An advanced coordinated anti-submarine exercise involving an underwater target deployed by JMSDFsaw surface units and IN’s P8I aircraft exercising with seamless coordination.
- The Air Domain operations included advanced anti-aircraft firing exercises on Expendable Aerial Target launched from the deck of INS Kochi and ship controlled Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat drills by IN’s MiG 29K fighters.
- The exercise involved a high tempo of flying operations with MiG 29K fighters coming in for multiple simulated air strike on surface units, shepherded by the IN’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Dornier.
- The inclement weather could do little to hold back IN and JMSDF helicopters from undertaking cross-deck landings, showcasing a high level of interoperability.
JIMEX Exercise
- JIMEX series of exercises commenced in January 2012 with special focus on maritime security cooperation.
- It is conducted biennially between the Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
Source: PIB
