India and Japan conduct maritime partnership exercise in Andaman Sea

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Category : Defense Published on: July 26 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.