JIMEX 20 | Bilateral Maritime Exercise | UPSC

HEADLINES:

Bilateral Maritime Exercise Between Japan and India (JIMEX 20) to Commence off West Coast of India

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CONTEXT:

JIMEX 20 – BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE

EDITION

The 4^th edition of India – Japan Maritime bilateral exercise JIMEX will be held in North Arabian Sea from 26 to 28 September 2020.

It is conducted biennially between the Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

The last edition of JIMEX was conducted in October 2018 off Visakhapatnam, India.

AIM

JIMEX series of exercises commenced in January 2012 with special focus on maritime security cooperation.

Naval cooperation between India and Japan has increased in scope and complexity over the years.

TIMELINE

JIMEX 20 will be spread over three days .

It is being conducted in a ‘non-contact at-sea-only format’, in view of COVID-19 restrictions.

SIGNIFICANCE

Advanced level of operations and exercises planned during JIMEX-20 are indicative of the continued upswing in Indo-Japanese defence relations.
Both Governments work closely for a more secure, open and inclusive global commons, in accordance with international regulations.

JIMEX 20 will showcase high degree of inter-operability and joint operational skills.

It will also showcase conduct of a multitude of advanced exercises, across the spectrum of maritime operations.

JIMEX 20 FEATURES

Multi-faceted tactical exercises involving weapon firings

Cross deck helicopter operations and complex surface

Anti-submarine and air warfare drills etc.

PARTICIPANTS

INDIAN SIDE : Indigenously built stealth destroyer Chennai, Teg Class stealth frigate Tarkash and Fleet Tanker Deepak.
JAPANESE SIDE : The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force will be represented by JMSDF Ships Kaga, an Izumo Class Helicopter Destroyer and Ikazuchi, a Guided Missile Destroyer.
In addition to ships, P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft, integral helicopters and fighter aircraft will also participate in the exercise.

JIMEX 20 | Bilateral Maritime Exercise | UPSC

IASbhai WINDUP:

JIMEX 20 will further enhance the cooperation and mutual confidence between the two navies.

This will also fortify the long standing bond of friendship between the two countries.

SOURCES:THE HINDU & PIB | JIMEX 20 | Bilateral Maritime Exercise | UPSC

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