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IN PHOTOS: Indian Navy and Japanese warship hold naval exercise off Mumbai Coast

Updated On: 08 July, 2026 10:50 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) carried out a joint Passage Exercise (PASSEX) off the coast of Mumbai to strengthen maritime cooperation and improve operational coordination, an official statement said. Pics/Defence PRO

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The exercise involved INS Surat and the Japanese destroyer JS Takanami (DD-110). Pics/Defence PRO
The exercise involved INS Surat and the Japanese destroyer JS Takanami (DD-110). Pics/Defence PRO
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JS Takanami arrived in Mumbai on July 5, 2026 for an operational turnaround during its ongoing deployment in the Western Indian Ocean Region (IOR)

JS Takanami arrived in Mumbai on July 5, 2026 for an operational turnaround during its ongoing deployment in the Western Indian Ocean Region (IOR)

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The visit formed part of the ship's operational deployment and provided an opportunity for professional interaction between the two navies

The visit formed part of the ship's operational deployment and provided an opportunity for professional interaction between the two navies

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During the PASSEX on July 8, the two naval ships carried out a series of drills aimed at improving interoperability

During the PASSEX on July 8, the two naval ships carried out a series of drills aimed at improving interoperability

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The activities were designed to enhance cooperation during future maritime operations

The activities were designed to enhance cooperation during future maritime operations

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The PASSEX concluded with a steam past, during which both ships exchanged traditional naval courtesies

The PASSEX concluded with a steam past, during which both ships exchanged traditional naval courtesies

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