- The 4th edition of India – Japan Maritime bilateral exercise JIMEX, which is conducted biennially between
- the Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)
- Held in North Arabian Sea from 26 to 28 September 2020.
- JIMEX series of exercises commenced in January 2012 with special focus on maritime security cooperation.
- The last edition of JIMEX was conducted in October 2018 off Visakhapatnam, India.
- JIMEX-20 showcase a high degree of inter-operability and joint operational skills through conduct of a multitude of advanced exercises, across the spectrum of maritime operations.
- Multi-faceted tactical exercises involving weapon firing, cross-deck helicopter operations and complex surface, anti-submarine and air warfare drills will consolidate the coordination developed by the two navies.
- The drills come after Indian and Australian navies conducted a passage exercise in the eastern Indian Ocean Region (IOR) from September 23-24.
- A passage exercise is normally undertaken whenever an opportunity arises, in contrast to pre-planned maritime drills.
- Indian warships Chennai, Teg, Tarkash and fleet tanker Deepak were representing the Indian Navy at JIMEX-20, while Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force is sending its warships Kaga and Ikazuchi for the drills.
- P8-I long range maritime patrol aircraft, integral helicopters and fighter jets, also take part in the exercise.
