News: Recently, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri participated in the Sea phase of JAIMEX-25 (Japan India Maritime Exercise) from 16 to 18 Oct 2025.
About Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX) – 2025
- Participants: Indian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)
- First Edition: 2012
- Indian Naval Representation: INS Sahyadri – an indigenously built Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth Frigate.
- Japanese Participation: JMSDF assets included JS Asahi, JS Oumi, and Submarine Jinryu.
- Phases: Sea Phase and Harbour Phase
- Strategic Significance:
- JAIMEX-25 highlights the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan, established in 2014.
- It reinforces both nations’ commitment to a Free, Open, and Inclusive Indo-Pacific.
- It also enhances naval cooperation, maritime security, and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific domain.
About INS Sahyadri
- INS Sahyadri is a Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth Frigate of the Indian Navy.
- It is the third ship of the class, designed for multi-role operations including surface, air, and sub-surface warfare.
- It is indigenously designed and built in India, representing the nation’s growing defence self-reliance.
- It was commissioned in 2012.
- It features stealth technology to reduce radar and infrared signatures.
- It is equipped with advanced weapon systems, sensors, and integrated combat suites for multi-dimensional warfare.
