This edition marks the 11th anniversary of JIMEX since its inception in 2012.
Upcoming JIMEX 23 will witness cooperation between units of the exercise japan maritime self defense force (JMSDF) was led by Commander Escort Flotilla One RADM Nishiyama Takahiro and the Indian Navy ships were commanded by Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.
The Indian Navy’s participation in JIMEX 23 includes notable ships such as INS Delhi, the country’s first indigenously built guided missile destroyer, INS Kamorta, an indigenous anti-submarine warfare corvette, fleet tanker INS Shakti, a submarine, as well as the maritime patrol aircraft P8I. , Dornier aircraft, ship-borne helicopters and fighter aircraft.
Representing the JMSDF, the guided missile destroyer JS Samidare and its integral helicopter will be part of the exercise.
JIMEX 23 will run for six days and will consist of two phases. The first phase, called the Harbor Phase, will take place in Visakhapatnam and will include professional, sports and social contacts. Thereafter, both the navies will engage in joint exercises at sea with a focus on enhancing their combat prowess and interoperability in the surface, sub-surface and air domains.
Over the years, JIMEX has expanded in scale and complexity, providing a valuable opportunity for the Indian Navy and the JMSDF to exchange best practices, foster mutual cooperation and reaffirm their shared commitment to regional maritime security have been found.