8th Edition of Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX-24) Commences at Yokosuka
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | 8th Edition of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX-24) |
| Location | Yokosuka, Japan |
| Host | Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) |
| Participants | Indian Navy's INS Shivalik and JMSDF's JS Yugiri |
| Phases | Harbour Phase (enhancing sailor interaction) and Sea Phase (testing warfighting skills) |
| Objective | Learn best practices, facilitate operational interactions, and reaffirm commitments to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region |
| Background | Part of a series of military exercises between India and Japan, including DHARMA GUARDIAN (Army) and Veer Guardian (Air Force) |