JIMEX 22- Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022

Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022- Relevance for UPSC Exam

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Recently, the sixth edition of the Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022, JIMEX 22 was hosted by the Indian Navy.
JIMEX 2022 concluded with the two sides bidding farewell to each other with a customary steam past.

Background: the JIMEX series of naval exercises began in January 2012 with a special focus on maritime security cooperation between Japan and India.
- The first ever Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) was conducted in the Bay of Bengal (India) from 19th December to 22nd December 2013.
About: Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 22) is a bilateral naval exercise between India and Japan to strengthen the naval cooperation and build trust and confidence between navies of India and Japan.
Mandate: JIMEX aims to develop a common understanding of operational procedures and enhance interoperability between the Navies of India and Japan.
- This is to be achieved through the conduct of drills across the complete spectrum of maritime operations in surface, sub-surface, and air domains.
Significance: Over the period of time, Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 22) has consolidated the mutual understanding and interoperability between the two navies.

Participation: Both countries led by following official participated in the week-long JIMEX Exercise 2022.
- Indian Naval ships led by Rear Adm Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet and
- Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) Ships Izumo and Takanami led by Rear Adm Hirata Toshiyuki, Commander Escort Flotilla Four.
Key Activities:
- JIMEX 22 witnessed some of the most complex exercises undertaken jointly by the two navies.
- Both sides engaged in advanced level anti-submarine warfare, weapon firings and Air Defence exercises.
- Shipborne helicopters, fighter aircraft and submarines also participated in the exercise.
- IN and JMSDF ships replenished each other at sea under the agreement on Reciprocal Provision for Supply and Services (RPSS).