India and Japan Coast Guards Conduct Joint Exercise "Sahyog Kaijin".

Defence | Dated: 10 Jan 2026

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) conducted their annual joint exercise named "Sahyog Kaijin" off the coast of Chennai. The exercise focused on strengthening interoperability in maritime search and rescue, pollution response, and combating piracy.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Japan Coast Guard ship "Yashima" participated in the drill alongside Indian ships "Shaurya" and "Sujay".
  • The exercise is part of the memorandum of cooperation signed between the two agencies in 2006.
  • It highlights the strategic partnership between India and Japan in the Indo-Pacific region.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Exercise: Sahyog Kaijin.
  • Partners: India & Japan.
  • Type: Coast Guard Drill.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the name of the joint exercise conducted between the Indian Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard off Chennai?

Correct Answer: Sahyog Kaijin

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About ICG

  • DG – Paramesh Sivamani
  • HQ – New Delhi