Ships of RF Navy’s Pacific Fleet and Marine Self-Defence Forces of Japan conduct joint exercise Sarex on rescue at sea
Having completed the routine call to the Japanese port of Maizuru, the Pacific Fleet detachment consisting of the major ASW ships Admiral Tributs, Admiral Vinogradov and middle sea tanker Pechenga, held the joint SAREX-type search-and-rescue exercise with the ships of the Japanese Marine Self-Defence Force in the Sea of Japan, says press center of RF Defence Ministry.
The Japanese side was represented by the destroyer Asagiri and auxiliary ship Hiouti.
Sailing at sea, the ships of the two countries also carried out signal communications drills and worked out elements of joint tactical manoeuvring.