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27 JUN, JS KASHIMA (TV 3508) and JS SHIMAYUKI (TV 3513), the JMSDF Training Squadron, conducted an exercise with INS RANA and INS KULISH, Indian Navy at the Indian Ocean. JMSDF promoted mutual understanding with Indian Navy through this exercise.
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The first special modification work on the destroyer ”KAGA” was completed as planned on March 29.
The JMSDF will continue to systematically carry out the necessary modifications to the “IZUMO” class destroyer in order to acquire the operational capability of the F-35B.
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【JMSDF Home Page Update】
Please click the JMSDF Flag on the TOP page of JMSDF official web site.
You can jump to explanation page, “Flags of Japan-Self Defense Forces (JSDF) and the Full-Dressing Ship of the Maritime Self-Defense Force” on the Japan Ministry of Defense site.
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4-5 NOV, JS SAMIDARE conducted a bilateral exercise with
@FregatteBayern
in the south of Kanto, to realize a
#FOIP
. The JMSDF will continue to work closely with the German Navy to contribute to the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region and international society.
🇩🇪⚓️🇯🇵
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Thank you for following our posts in 2021.
Best wishes in the new year, 2022 !!!!
#GoodBye2021
#NewYearsEve
#hello2022
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On 17 NOV, the phase 2 of a multilateral exercise “MALABAR 2020” has kicked off !
JS MURASAME (DD 101)🇯🇵 is conducting various tactical exercises with HMAS BALLARAT🇦🇺, INS VIKRAMADITYA Carrier Battle Group🇮🇳 and USS NIMITZ Carrier Strike Group🇺🇸.
#FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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24 OCT, Training Squadron, JS KASHIMA (TV3508) and JS INAZUMA (DD105) arrive back to Yokosuka Base complete five-month training cruise.TS visited 11 countries in the world. The trainee officers improved the necessary qualities and developed a global perspective as JMSDF officers.
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【Indo-Pacific Deployment 2020】
JS KAGA (DDH 184) and JS IKAZUCHI (DD 107) conducted a bilateral exercise with
@indiannavy
in the west of India. Both navies improved tactical capabilities and demonstrated a strong ties between JMSDF🇯🇵 and IN🇮🇳.
#FreeandopenIndoPacific
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～🇺🇸 Happy Independence day🎉～
#IndependenceDay2022
#IndependenceDay
#FourthofJuly
#USA
#JapanUSAlliance
🇯🇵🇺🇸
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5 OCT, JS ASAGIRI (DD 151) completed their mission as DSPE and returned to Maizuru. The crews enjoyed reunion with their families and friends after seven-month long mission. JS ASAGIRI has contributed of the safety of Sea Line of Communications from pirates by escorting ships.
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17-22 JAN, JS HYUGA🇯🇵conducted a bilateral exercise with the ten
@USNavy
ships🇺🇸including the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and USS Abraham Lincoln at the south of Okinawa to strengthen the capability of Japan-U.S. Alliance for effective deterrence and response.
🇺🇸⚓🇯🇵
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【Disaster Dispatch】
6 SEP, JS SUOU (AMS4302) were loaded relief supplies and departed Ominato port for Tomakomai, Hokkaido as relief action for Earthquake under the central and eastern Iburi region, Hokkaido
#JMSDF
#relief_action
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19 - 23 JUL, JS TERUZUKI is conducting multilateral exercise with USS RONALD REAGAN, HMAS CANBERRA and other ships in the South China Sea through the West Pacific. JMSDF continue multi-national EX to purse the vision of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” even under COVID19 situation.
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(31 AUG) JMSDF Ships, JS KAGA (DDH184), JS INAZUMA (DD105) and JS SUZUTSUKI (DD117) conducted Japan-U.S. Bilateral Maritime Exercise with USS Ronald Reagan (CVN76) strike group, including USS Antietam (CG54) and USS Milius (DDG69) .
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12 SEP – 18 DEC, JS ZUIRYU🇯🇵 (SS 505)(Commander: CDR Tetsuya Koike) is conducting various exercise with U. S. Navy🇺🇸 at Hawaii.
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Welcome to Japan！
ようこそ日本へ🇬🇧⚓️🇯🇵
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【Indo-Pacific Deployment 2019 (IPD19) 】
3 - 9 May, the IPD19🇯🇵 conducted Multilateral exercise with USS WILLIAM P. LAWRENCE (DDG110)🇺🇸, INS KOLKATA (D63)🇮🇳, INS SHAKTI (A57)🇮🇳 and BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF17)🇵🇭 in waters from western Kyushu to the South China Sea.
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15 - 16 FEB, JS SUZUNAMI (DD114) participated the multilateral exercise hosted by the Pakistan Navy at around the water of northern Arabian sea. The JMSDF improved mutual trust and understanding and improved tactical capability through this exercise.
URL⇒
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【Indo-Southeast Asia Deployment 2018】
(12 OCT) ISEAD conducted Anti-Submarine Warfare with
@indiannavy
Vessels such as frigate SAHYADRI, corvette KADMAT, corvette KIRCH, and tanker SHAKTI in the Bay of Bengal at "Japan India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) 2018".
#JMSDF
#JIMEX18
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15th JUL, Kure District, JMSDF built the public bath in the field of the Kawajiri junior high school. The service will be provided from 14:00 until 20:00 tomorrow.
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20 APR, the JMSDF🇯🇵 SH-60K conducted a bilateral exercise🤝 with
@USNavy
🇺🇸 MH-60R at around Sagami Bay to strengthen the deter and counter threats capabilities of the Japan-U.S. alliance.
#FreeandOpenIndoPacific
#alliance
#BLACKJACK
#SH60K
#MtFuji
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9 NOV, JS JINTSU 🇯🇵 conducted a bilateral exercise with
@RoyalCanNavy
HMCS WINNIPEG🇨🇦 in the East China Sea to realize a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific".🇨🇦⚓️🇯🇵
#FreeandopenIndoPacific
#RoyalCanadianNavy
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4 – 7 SEP, JMSDF Training Squadron visited the port of Auckland, New Zealand and held wreath laying ceremony etc. at the war memorial museum. Also Trainee Officers deepened friendship with Royal New Zealand Navy
@nznavy
through the activities such as sports, culture exchange.
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【Indo-Southeast Asia Deployment18】
(22, Sep) The ISEAD departed the port of Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia for the next destination.
After departure, conducted goodwill exercise with Indonesian Navy and made deepen the JMSDF-to-Indonesian Navy relationship.
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12 SEP, JS BUNGO(MST 464) and JS TAKASHIMA (MSC 603) left their mother Base for conduct exercise with the Navies and Coast Guards in the Indian Ocean. They were farewelled by their families and friends when they depart. The dispatch unit will be aparted for 3 months.
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22 OCT, JMSDF🇯🇵 appointed JS OYODO (DE 231) to host for Training Sailing ship ESMERALDA, Chilean Navy🇨🇱 and held welcome ceremony at Harumi Pier, Tokyo Port. She will stay in Japan until 26 OCT and we schedule various goodwill events during her stay. 🇯🇵🇨🇱
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【Indo-Southeast Asia Deployment 2018】
(11, Sep) JS KAGA (DDH 184) provided fuel to JS INAZUMA (DD 105) and JS SUZUTSUKI (DD117) with RAS (Replenishment At Sea) in the South China Sea.
The readiness for coming operation of ISEAD2018 is all prepared with this RAS.
#JMSDF
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15 July, Candidates of MSDF Officer Candidate School are providing water supply support at MSDF 1st Service School and in the parking lot of the supermarket in Etajima city. The water supply support will be provided until 20:00.
#JMSDF
#strength
#Readiness
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JS HARUSAME (DD 102), as Deployment Surface force for counter Piracy Enforcement conduct on-board inspection training on the way to Gulf of Aden.
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(27 SEP) JS SAZANAMI departed Honiara, Solomon Islands and gave a silent prayer and gun funeral salute during onboard memorial service.
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【Notice: Cancellation of Fleet Review rehearsal.】
JMSDF scheduled the rehearsal of SDF Fleet Review 2019 on 12 and 13 OCT. But unfortunately JMSDF decided to cancel both days of rehearsal due to the monster class of typhoon approaching to Kanto area, considering safety .
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【The Celebration of His Majesty the Emperor’s 30 Years of Reign】
JMSDF willing to schedule full-dress ship, dress ship and illumination to naval vessels in JMSDF to express celebration of His Majesty the Emperor’s 30 Years of Reign, from 24 to 28 FEB.
#JMSDF
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During 29 SEP - 2 OCT, The Training Squadron visited Manzanillo, Mexico. The TS held the open ship, performed Japanese drums and so on to interacted with Citizens. This year is the commemorating the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relation between Japan and Mexicot.
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#नमस्कार🙏With participation of 🇯🇵P-1 & 🇮🇳P-8I,
@jmsdf_pao_eng
&
@IndianNavyhave
successfully conducted a bilateral EX in 🇯🇵 & its vicinity. Together proceeding to strengthen their ties thru such opportunities responding to strategic imperatives towards
#FreeAndOpenlndoPacific
.
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9 MAR, the JMSDF held the Ship Commissioning ceremony of the submarine TAIGEI at Kobe Shipyard, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
#submarine
#TAIGEI
#whale
See👀🎥👇👇
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25 – 28 FEB, the overseas training cruise group called port of the Sihanoukville, Cambodia, and conducted wreath laying, Open ship to local students, sports exchange and more. Through these events, JMSDF and Royal Cambodian Navy deepened mutual understanding and friendship.
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On 15 September, ADM Yamamura and
@ADMTonyRadakin
, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, held a VTC.
This is their first meeting since they met last November aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth. Both admirals agreed to continue a close cooperation even under COVID-19 situation.
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16 MAR, JMSDF Officer Candidate School held Graduation Ceremony of 69th Officer Candidate Course and 71st Flight Officer Candidate Course. After graduation, The newly commissioned officers departed for Coastal training cruise and the Overseas training cruise.
#JMSDF
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There is one thing in the photo that isn‘t a ship mixed in.
#amphibian
#rescue
#flyingboat
#JMSDF70th
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【Japan-UK Helicopter Comparison】
Let's parallel between MCH-101(JMSDF🇯🇵) and Merlin Mk2(Royal Navy🇬🇧) .
They got together on HMS Queen Elizabeth as the exercise, Pacific Crown 21-4.
🇬🇧⚓🇯🇵
@HMSQNLZ
#FOIP
#CSG21
@RoyalNavy
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【Indo-Southeast Asia Deployment 2018】
(17, Sep) JS KAGA (DDH 184), JS INAZUMA (DD 105) and JS SUZUTSUKI (DD117) dedicated condolence as an on-boarded Memorial Serves.
#JMSDF
#readiness
#strength
#region
#stability
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2-3 OCT, the
#JMSDF
conducted a multilateral exercise with
@USNavy
🇺🇸
@RoyalNavy
🇬🇧
@kon_marine
🇳🇱
@RoyalCanNavy
🇨🇦
and
@NZNavy
🇳🇿
to realize a
#FreeandopenIndopacific
.
⚓️🇺🇸🇬🇧🇳🇱🇨🇦🇳🇿🇯🇵⚓️
#FOIP
#friend
#vriend
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11-14 OCT,
#IPD
units JS KAGA and JS MURASAME, conducted a multilateral exercise "
#MALABAR2021
" by the four countries, 🇦🇺🇮🇳🇺🇸🇯🇵 (QUAD) in the Bay of Bengal as Phase2 following Phase1 in the Western Pacific. The
#JMSDF
cooperates with
#QUAD
to realize of a
#FreeandopenIndoPacific
.
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From 12 SEP, Pacific Vanguard 20, the multilateral exercise with
@USNavy
,
@Australian_Navy
and Republic of Korea Navy, has started. JMSDF will continue to contribute to peace and stability of the region by conducting exercises with the other navies.🇯🇵🇺🇸🇦🇺🇰🇷
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【Indo-Southeast Asia Deployment 2018】
(13, Sep) ISEAD2018 are sailing in the South China Sea and making every efforts to build up their operational capability which leads to a contribution to peace and stability of the region, through various training .
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With best wishes for a Happy New Year 2022!!!
We wish you all a peaceful and a happy new year.
#hello2022
#happynewyear2022
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26 – 29 SEP, JMSDF Training Squadron visited port of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea for the first time and received warm welcome by locals.🇯🇵🇵🇬 The TS deepened friendship with peoples in Rabaul through many goodwill activities such as the wreath ceremony, sports exchange, open-ship.
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12 APR, JS KONGO and
#JASDF
F-2🇯🇵 conducted a bilateral exercise with
#ABRAHAMLINCOLN
#CSG
🇺🇸 in the Sea of Japan in order to strengthen the capability of
#JPNUSAlliance
for effective deterrence and response. Our works contribute to the regional peace and stability.
#FOIP
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7 JUL, JS KASHIMA and JS SHIMAYUKI, the JMSDF Training Squadron, conducted the bilateral exercise with USS RONALD REAGAN and USS MUSTIN, U.S. Navy at South China Sea. JMSDF promoted tactical capability and enhanced cooperation with U.S. Navy through this exercise.
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28 APR, 32th Deployment Surface Force Counter Piracy Enforcement (Commander, Capt. Nishiyama), JS SAMIDARE (DD106) conducted bilateral exercise with INS (
@indiannavy
) Destroyer RAJPUT (D51). JMSDF improved tactical capability and deepened mutual understanding with Indian Navy.
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22 FEB, JS ATAGO conducted an information sharing EX on BMD with U.S. and ROK naval vessels in the Sea of Japan. We, JMSDF-USN-ROKN🇯🇵🇺🇸🇰🇷are working closely together to respond to regional security challenges and maintaining a vigilant readiness for any contingency.
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JS SUZUTSUKI🇯🇵 participated in a multilateral exercise(
#LaPerouse23
) with
@MarineNationale
🇫🇷,
@USNavy
🇺🇸,
@Australian_Navy
🇦🇺,
@indiannavy
🇮🇳,
@RoyalNavy
🇬🇧,
@RoyalCanNavy
🇨🇦, and
@NewZealandNavy
🇳🇿 in order to strengthen cooperation and to realize a
#FreeandOpenIndoPacific
.
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(6 SEP) JS SAZANAMI (DD113) departed Darwin for participate to sea phase exercise of
#KAKADU2018
which multilateral exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Navy.
21 aircrafts include JMSDF P-3C, 23 ships, 1 submarine and over 3000 personnel from 27 nations participate in ex.
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(8, Sep) The ISEAD Task Group, JS KAGA (DDH 184), JS INAZUMA (DD 105) and JS SUZUTSUKI (DD117) are sailing and conducting training in the South China Sea.
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【Disaster Relief】
6 SEP, JS SHIRASE (AGB5003) arrived at the port of Tomakomai for disaster relief of the earthquake under the eastern Iburi, Hokkaido.
JS SHIRASE crews made One thousand of rice-ball “ONIGIRI”, and sent to MUKAWA chou and ABIRA chou.
#JMSDF
#disaster_relief
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【ISEAD 2018】
(10, Sep) The ISEAD18 is sailing in the South China Sea with conducting various training. ISEAD18 is striving to build up their operational capability through these training. JMSDF will make an active contribution to the peace and stability in Indo-Pacific region.
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13 FEB, JS TOWADA (AOE 422)🇯🇵 conducted bilateral exercise with USS CHARLES DREW (T-AKE10)🇺🇸
@USNavy
at around the water of Okinawa. The JMSDF promoted our tactical capability and enhanced cooperation with U.S. Navy.
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【Disaster Relief】
8 SEP, the JMSDF JS OSUMI (LST4001) arrived at the Tomakomai port, and transported the members and vehicles of the JGSDF 2nd Engineer Brigade.
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17 – 20 AUG, The JMSDF Training Squadron, JS KASHIMA (TV3508) and JS MAKINAMI (DD112), visited Helsinki port, Finland. The TS laid a wreath on Hietaniemi cemetery. JMSDF and Finnish Navy promoted mutual understanding through exhibited Japanese culture and sports exchange.
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During 19 - 22 SEP, JS SAZANAMI made goodwill visit to Port Moresby, Independent state of Papua New Guinea. JS SAZANAMI conducted various events during her stay and promoted mutual understanding and enhance trust relationship with PNG Defense Force.
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9 MAR, the JMSDF held the Ship Commissioning ceremony of the submarine TAIGEI at Kobe Shipyard, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. TAIGEI is the 1st ship of TAIGEI class and her name means a Great whale.🐳
#whale
#submarine
#TAIGEI
#jmsdf
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【Indo-Southeast Asia Deployment 2018】
(19 Sep) The Units are in port of Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia.
The Units visited Kalibata Cemetery to have a memorial service. Also, the Units hosted reception on-board JS SUZUTSUKI and JS INAZUMA.
FB⇒
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【Indo-Southeast Asia Deployment 2018】
(12 Sep) ISEAD2018 conducted anti surface firing exercise in the South China Sea.
The exercise completed successfully and safely and improved their operational capability and accurate firing skills.
See details⇒
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(30 AUG) The JMSDF Destroyers, JS KAGA (DDH 184), JS INAZUMA (DD 105) and JS SUZUTSUKI (DD117) conducted a live firing exercise of PHALANX and 12.7mm machine gun while sailing in the South China Sea for Indo Southeast Asia Deployment 2018 (ISEAD18)
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【Indo-Pacific Deployment 2020】
The IPD units🇯🇵, JS KAGA (DDH 184) and JS IKAZUCHI (DD 107) conducted a maritime exercise with the Indonesian Navy🇮🇩 off the west coast of Natuna Islands to strengthen trust and cooperation on maritime security.🇯🇵🇮🇩
#FreeandOpenIndoPacific
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@RoyalNavy
frigate HMS Montrose (F236) will visit Harumi, Tokyo. JS Murasame (DD101) plans to open ship with HMS Montrose at Harumi pier in Tokyo on Mar 9th and 10th.
<Schedule of open ship>
March 9 (Sat) 10:00~15:00
March 10 (Sun) 10:00~15:00
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13-15 APR, the JMSDF 🇯🇵conducted a bilateral exercise with the 🇺🇸at the East China Sea. The deter and counter threats capabilities of the Japan-U.S. alliance were strengthened.
#FreeandOpenIndoPacific
#FOIP
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Congratulations on successful completion of
#MILAN2024
with our gratitude to
#IndianNavy
.
#JMSDF
is pleased to join such events to manifest its standpoint: strengthening ties in concert with its ally and like-minded countries contributing to peace and stability of the region.
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【DSPR】
During 9 – 10 SEP, JS AKEBONO made goodwill Visit to Mumbai, Indo. During the stay, CDR of Escort Div 5 made courtesy visit FOMA,
@indiannavy
. Also,The Crew of JS AKEBONO and INS KOCHI (D64) visited ship each other. JMSDF and Indian Navy made deepen mutual understanding
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17 JUL, The JMSDF Training Squadron, JS KASHIMA (TV3508) and JS MAKINAMI (DD112) departed Jeddah port, Saudi Arabia. The Training Squadron is sailing toward for next visit port via Suez Canal with conducting various training.
#JMSDF
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29 JUN – 6 JUL, Tokyo Band participated a show of performance of military band and display, “Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo 2019”. Tokyo band performed which is theme of “Onmyoji” and attracted audiences from around the world through parades and outdoor performances.
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(18-28, NOV) JMSDF conducted the Mine Warfare training and Minesweeping Special Training with
@USNavy
and
@Australian_Navy
in “Hyuga-Nada”, offshore of Miyazaki Pref. Through the exercise, JMSDF improved tactical capabilities and promoted the cooperation with both Navys.
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20 JUN, JS KASHIMA and JS SHIMAKAZE (Over Seas Training Cruise 2022)🇯🇵 conducted a bilateral exercise with
@RoyalNavy
🇬🇧 HMS MERSEY and HMS ENTERPRISE in the English Channel in order to strengthen cooperation to realize a
#FreeandOpenIndoPacific
.
#AtlanticOcean
#UK
#royalnavy
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During 25 – 28 AUG, The Training Squadron, JS KASHIMA (TV3508) and JS MAKINAMI (DD112) visited Portsmouth, UK. During the stay, the Traininee visited training ship of Italian Navy, open ships program for children of the Japanese school and the onboard reception on JS KASHIMA .
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23－26 MAR, JS ISE conducted a bilateral exercise with the USS NIMITZ CSG and
@Japan_GSDF
from Pacific Ocean to East China Sea. Through EX,
#JMSDF
contributed to strengthen 🇯🇵🇺🇸 deterrence and response capabilities. JMSDF will continue to demonstrate 🇯🇵🇺🇸 resolve in action.
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6 – 9 MAR, The overseas training cruise group, JS SETOYUKI (TV3518) and JS SHIMAYUKI (TV3513) made port call Da Nang, Vietnam🇻🇳. The crews visited ship each other with Vietnam People's Navy. They also had a tour of historical landmark and broadened their mind, knowledge. 🇻🇳🇯🇵
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