Japan Defense Focus No.109 Mar. 2019

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First Drop Drill 2019 of the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade

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The Netherlands International Military Tattoo
The Netherlands International military tattoos called “The Netherlands International Military Tattoo” were held in Rotterdam from September 28th to 30th.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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5th Japan-France Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting & Japan-France Defense Ministerial Meeting

On January 11th, Minister of Defense Iwaya and Minister for Foreign Affairs Kono met with H.E. Ms. Parly, Minister for the Armed Forces of the French Republic and H.E. Mr. Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic as part of the 5th Japan-France Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting (“2+2”) while visiting Brest, France.

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Minister Iwaya’s visit to the U.S.

From January 15th to 19th, Minister Iwaya visited the U.S.

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Japan-Australia Defense Ministerial Meeting

On January 23rd, Minister Iwaya held a Japan-Australia Defense Ministerial Meeting with the Hon. Payne, Minister for Defence, Australia.

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Courtesy Call by the Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet and the Commander of U.S. Forces Japan/Fifth Air Force

On January 24th and 29th, Minister Iwaya received courtesy calls from Admiral Aquilino, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet and Lieutenant General Martinez, Commander, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force respectively.

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US-2 Search and Rescue Amphibian Plane

In this edition, we will take a closer look at US-2 Search and Rescue Amphibian Plane.

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Asuka Village

Asuka Village is located in Nara Prefecture, which is situated almost in the center of the Kinki region and forms the core of Western Japan.

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First Drop Drill 2019 of the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade

On January 13th, the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade, the only paratroop unit in Japan, performed its first demonstration drop drill of this year at Narashino Training Area in Chiba Prefecture.

LATEST NEWS

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  • Courtesy Call by Mr. Fazilov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Republic of Uzbekistan to Japan (Jan. 21)
  • The 2nd Japan-ASEAN Invitation Program on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (Jan. 28 to Feb. 1)

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