Overview
- INS Sahyadri arrived at Yokosuka on October 21 for the harbour phase of JAIMEX-25 and was received by Charge d’Affaires R. Madhu Sudan and Rear Admiral Yamaguchi Nobohisa.
- During the sea phase of JAIMEX-25 from October 16–18 west of Kyushu, the frigate trained with JS Asahi, JS Oumi and submarine Jinryu, with support from the JGSDF and JASDF.
- The Japan exercise featured high-end anti-submarine and missile-defence drills, flying operations and underway replenishment to strengthen operational coordination.
- Earlier on October 13 in Busan, INS Sahyadri took part in the inaugural India–Republic of Korea Navy exercise, conducting harbour and sea phases with ROKS Gyeongnam that included cross-deck visits and joint drills.
- Indian officials emphasize that the indigenously built Shivalik-class frigate, commissioned in 2012 and based at Visakhapatnam, is projecting India’s role as a responsible maritime stakeholder and preferred security partner.