TOKYO: In a significant demonstration of growing maritime cooperation between India and Japan, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigate, participated in the sea phase of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX-25).
The crucial maritime exercise conducted between October 16-18, was followed by a port call at Yokosuka for the Harbour Phase on October 21.
During the Sea Phase, INS Sahyadri operated alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ships Asahi, Oumi, and submarine Jinryu, engaging in a series of complex maritime drills.