Indian Naval Ships Satpura and Kadmatt will participate in Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Japanese Marine Self Defence Force. <br/><br/>The navy said in a statement, INS Satpura and Kadmatt are visiting Sasebo, Japan, from October 12 to 15. After completion of the harbour phase, the ships will take part in Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Murusame Class destroyer, JS Kirisame. <br/><br/>Indian Navy statement said, the visit of these ships is part the Indian government's initiatives to strengthen the long-standing, mutually supportive and strong relationship between Japan and India.