"Aimed at consolidating their shared commitment to regional and global security challenges, the exercise witnessed cross deck landings by integral helicopters, tactical manoeuvres and a customary steampast by the ships," read a government statement.
Indian Navy and JMSDF have been collaborating closely on various fronts and playing a key role in ensuring safety of international maritime trade and working towards global commons.
The exercise underscored the strong navy-to-navy links and the high level of interoperability between the two nations in the maritime domain.