Japan Self-Defense Force participated in an annual exercise (Resilient Shield 2024)

Japan Self-Defense Force participated in an annual exercise Resilient Shield 2024, focuses on ballistic missile defense.　Commander Escort Division Five, JS ATAGO, and JS MYOKO took part in this exercise from Self-Defense Fleet. This exercise conducts a simulated exercise of ballistic missile defense for improving integrated missile defense capabilities, as well as bilateral joint response capabilities to various contingencies.
CAPT GOTO Masahiro, Commander Escort Division Five said “It was a great honor for me to participate in the Japan Self-Defense Force participated in an annual exercise Resilient Shield 2024 as a maritime force commander. Through this training, in addition to improving the tactical skills of our units, we were able to further enhance our capability to deal with ballistic missiles through Japan-U.S. joint and integrated operations. We will continue to maintain a strong partnership with the Ground and Air Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. Navy, and will maintain readiness for immediate response.
The Self-Defense Fleet maintains responsiveness, safeguards the peace and defense of Japan, continues to integrate with allied and friendly navies, and contributes to the stability in the Indo-Pacific region in order to realize a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific.”