Ex-JIMEX concludes: Two QUAD members carry out complex drills at sea
The exercise comes close on the heels of the recently concluded in-person QUAD Leaders summit in Washington DC which was called by US President Joe Biden.
According to the Indian Navy, P8I, which is a shore-based maritime reconnaissance aircraft and MiG 29K fighters, also participated in the drill. (Images Credit: Indian Navy)
According to the Indian Navy, P8I, which is a shore-based maritime reconnaissance aircraft and MiG 29K fighters, also participated in the drill. (Images Credit: Indian Navy)
The ships and aircraft of Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and Indian Navy (IN) concluded their three-day bilateral maritime exercise JIMEX on Friday in the Arabian Sea. The two navies carried out operations that were focused on various dimensions of maritime operations including surface and sub-surface as well as the air domain.
The exercise comes close on the heels of the recently concluded in-person QUAD Leaders summit in Washington DC which was called by US President Joe Biden.
Participation in Indian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force
According to the Indian Navy, P8I, which is a shore-based maritime reconnaissance aircraft and MiG 29K fighters, also participated in the drill.
The Japanese side was led by RAdm IkeuchiIzuru, Commander, Escort Flotilla Three. The Flotilla had the Izumo Class Helicopter, Carrier Kaga and the Guided Missile Destroyer Murasame. On both ships, there were SH60K helicopters.
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Both sides carried out War at Sea scenarios and the P8I of the Indian Navy provided maritime reconnaissance support to both navies.
Replenishment at Sea approaches, as well as fuel rig connect-up between Kaga and Kochi as part of the drill.
The three-day bilateral exercise also involved Over the Horizon Targeting exercises, which were very complex and there were surface gunshots on an expendable target.
There was an advanced coordinated anti-submarine exercise. This involved an underwater target that was deployed by JMSDF, which had surface units and the Indian Navy’s P8I aircraft which were engaged in drills with seamless coordination.
In keeping with the spirit of the military leadership – during the flying operations, Flag Officers of both navies met on the flying decks of Kochi & Kaga.
More about Air Domain Operations
Advanced anti-aircraft firing exercises on Expendable Aerial Target were launched from the deck of INS Kochi.
Ship-controlled Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat drills were carried out by the Indian Navy’s MiG 29K fighter aircraft. Flying operations with MiG 29K fighters carried out multiple simulated air strikes on surface units. There were Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, too.
The focus of the helicopters participating in the cross-deck landings was on interoperability.
Such drills complex in nature, help the two navies to strengthen their strategic partnership and, to help jointly participate in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
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