Maritime Partnership Exercise Held Between Indian Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force
A Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) was conducted in the Andaman Sea between the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and the Indian Navy on 23 July 2022. 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.
Both the countries are conducting regular exercises in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to strengthen the maritime grouping. The exercise aims to improve
interactivity, streamlining and communication processes. This exercise is part of the ongoing efforts between the two navies to ensure safe international shipping and trade in the Indian Ocean region.