Indo-Pacific Deployment 2019

From April 30th until July 10th, the JMSDF is conducting the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2019 (IPD19).

During the deployment, the JMSDF conducts joint exercises with various countries in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance operational and cooperative capabilities. The JMSDF also contributes to peace and stability in the region and improves mutual understanding and trust between Japan and all the participating countries.

As part of the deployment, the JS IZUMO (DDH 183) and JS MURASAME (DD 101) conducted a joint exercise with the navies of India, the Philippines and the U.S. from May 3rd to 9th. The JMSDF also conducted the Japan-France-Australia-U.S. multilateral exercise “La Perouse” in the Indian Ocean from May 19th to 22nd.

Peace and stability in the region is a major premise for the free and open Indo-Pacific. The JMSDF will further promote the cooperation with each country toward the realization of the vision.