Japan & India — Indian Navy

Japan: Japan is transferring advanced defense technology to India, marking a significant step in its defense export policy and strengthening its strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific.

India — Indian Navy: The India — Indian Navy will integrate the UNICORN mast into its warships, significantly enhancing its stealth capabilities and operational efficiency. The system is expected to gradually replace existing communication and sensor mast systems across its fleet.

Japan: Japan deepens its defence partnership with India, expanding its security footprint and potentially benefiting its defence industry through joint projects.

India — Indian Navy: The India — Indian Navy will benefit from enhanced cooperation with Japan's navy, including joint exercises and information sharing, improving its operational capabilities.

Japan: Participated as one of 26 nations, contributing to multinational training.

India — Indian Navy: Hosted and led the exercise, demonstrating its training capabilities and strengthening its role as a preferred security partner.

Japan: Mentioned as a user of Sea Guardian drones, but not directly involved in this lease.

India — Indian Navy: Will operate the two leased MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones, expanding its surveillance coverage and operational capability in the Indian Ocean Region.