Defense

India and Japan conduct maritime partnership exercise in Andaman Sea

Published on 26 Jul 2022

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  • Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) has been conducted between Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and Indian Navy in the Andaman Sea.
  • INS Sukanya, an offshore patrol vessel and JS Samidare, a Murasame class destroyer, undertook various exercises including seamanship activities, aircraft operations and tactical manoeuvres as part of the operational interaction.
  • The two countries have been carrying out regular exercises in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) aimed towards reinforcing maritime association.
  • This exercise is part of the ongoing efforts between the two navies towards ensuring safe and secure international shipping and trade in the IOR.

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