#JASDF #ADC Commander Lt Gen Yajima visited Hawaii to meet the leadership of #INDOPACOM , #MARFORPAC , #USPacificFleet , and #94AAMDC . We will further strengthen the alliance to contribute to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Japan Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military conducted the bilateral exercise known as Iron Fist 26 from February 11th - March 9th. Through this training, both sides mutually confirmed that Japan-U.S. interoperability has reached a high level. 🇯🇵🤜🤛🇺🇸

The Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted joint training north of Luzon with the @USNavy, the @PhilAirForce, and the @CoastGuardPh as part of a trilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity involving Japan, the United States, and the Philippines. 🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭 https://t.co/wQjqUuu1AQ

From 1/22 to 2/2, 🇯🇵🇺🇸🇨🇦 conducted field training exercises in cold and snowy regions of Hokkaido to enhance operational capabilities and interoperability. #NorthWind26 ❄️

On 2/18, 🇯🇵 & 🇺🇸 naval vessels and aircraft conducted training in the waters and airspace south of Shikoku, enhancing their tactical capabilities and Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare (#EMW) capabilities. ✈️⚡️

From 2/16 to 2/18, #JSDF & #USMilitary joint training was conducted over the Sea of Japan and East China Sea. 🇯🇵 F-2 and F-15 fighter jets, and 🇺🇸 B-2 bombers participated in training, confirming operational readiness and enhancing deterrence and response capabilities.

Yesterday, @VMI1839 graciously hosted a JUMP event in Lexington, VA, on the importance of the US-Japan Alliance in the Indo-Pacific. Thank you to ADM Ryo Sakai, former Chief of Staff, (JMSDF, Ret.), for providing the keynote remarks.

On Tuesday, LTG Larry Nicholson, former Commanding General, III Marine Expeditionary Force in Japan, (USMC, Ret.) & Col Satoshi Masaka, Military Attaché, @JapanEmbDC, (JGSDF), served as panelists at the JUMP VMI event. @SasakawaUSA President, Dr. Akimoto, served as moderator.

🇯🇵🇺🇸🇨🇦#陸上自衛隊 は、１月２２日から２月２日までの間、北海道大演習場等において米陸軍との実動訓練「ノース・ウィンド２６（#NW26）」を実施しました。

自衛隊は１月２９日より、令和７年度日米共同統合演習（指揮所演習）を開始しました。 本演習は、日本の防衛体制の中核をなす #日米同盟 の抑止力・対処力を強化するとともに、多様化・複雑化する安全保障環境において統合運用能力を継続的に向上させることを目的としています。

Last week, Defense Minister Koizumi & CSJJS General Uchikura visited DC, where they held 🇯🇵-🇺🇸 defense ministerial talks & other meetings. During this time, Minister Koizumi took the time to visit & encourage the defense attachés stationed at the Embassy. 💪

On Jan 15 (local time), DM Koizumi met with SecWar Hegseth to advance initiatives with a sense of urgency to strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of #JapanUSAlliance to address challenges posed by the changing security environment🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸 https://t.co/9tTIxPbbrT

On Jan 15 (local time), DM Koizumi visited the White House and paid a courtesy call on the Hon. JD Vance, Vice President of the United States of America. They discussed regional security environment and Japan’s efforts to strengthen defense capabilities. 🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸

Please enjoy the digestmovie of “New Year Jump in Indo-Pacific 2026” conducted today. #NYJIP2026

On Jan 12 (local time), DM Koizumi attended the Honolulu Defense Forum and delivered a keynote address. He emphasized Japan’s resolve to further play a leading role in promoting the peace and stability of the region while enhancing cooperation with the U.S. and other partners.

On Jan 12 (local time), DM Koizumi, together with Ambassador Glass, paid respects and laid flowers at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl). We will continue to work closely to further advance the Japan-U.S. Alliance, which has been built over many years🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸

🎶You better watch out!🎶🎅🎄 The Japan Air Self-Defense Force conducted a Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief joint training exercise called #ChristmasDrop with the @USAirForce in the Pacific islands on December 3-16.

#JGSDF is currently hosting the Land Power Forum in Japan (LFJ) under the theme: ‘Land power opportunities to provide peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region on 17 DEC 2025. Today, through keynote addresses by the GEN Arai, CS, JGSDF, the General Clark, Commander of US

#Marines with @31stMEU conduct flight operations aboard the USS Tripoli in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Operations, Dec. 1, 2025.

From December 8-11, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer #Akizuki conducted joint training with the @USNavy aircraft carrier USS George Washington (@GW_CVN73) & the destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) to enhance the deterrence & response capabilities of the 🇯🇵-🇺🇸 alliance.