None JDF - Japan Defense Focus (No.115) | Japan Ministry of Defense

Japan Defense Focus No.115 Sep. 2019

Articles

SPECIAL FEATURE

Naming and Launching Ceremony for DDG Haguro

On July 17th, the naming and launching ceremony for theDDG HAGURO was held at Yokohama Shipyard IsogoWorks, Japan Marine United Corp.

TOPICS

Talisman Sabre 2019

From June 3rd to August 21st, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) are participating in the Talisman Sabre 2019 with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in Australia.

ACTIVITIES

1st Professional Airmanship Program

From July 8th to 11th, the Ministry of Defense (MOD)/Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) held its first Professional Airmanship Program at the MOD, Iruma and Miho Air Bases of the JASDF, and other locations.

ACTIVITIES

Defense Minister Iwaya Holds a Meeting with H.E. Hulusi AKAR, Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkey

On July 1st, Minister Iwaya held a meeting with H.E. Hulusi AKAR, Minister of NationalDefence of Turkey.

ACTIVITIES

Courtesy Call by Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet

On July 11th, Minister Iwaya received a courtesy call from Admiral John C. AQUILINO, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet at the MOD.

ACTIVITIES

Port Call by Royal Canadian Air Force at Komaki Air Base

From July 3rd to 5th, the CC-177 of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) 429 Transport Squadron visited JASDF Komaki Air Base for the first time.

ACTIVITIES

JMSDF Band, Tokyo Performs at the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, an international military band festival was held from June 29th to July 6th in Nova Scotia, Canada. The JMSDF Band, Tokyo participated in the event.

ACTIVITIES

Status of Scrambles during the First Quarter of FY2019

The JASDF fighter jets were scrambled 246 times during the first quarter of FY2019, a decrease of 25 times compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year.

EQUIPMENT

Submarine Rescue Ship “Chiyoda”

In this issue, we will take a closer look at the Submarine Rescue Ship “Chiyoda”.

COLUMN

Takeda Castle Ruins

There are various castles in Japan.

WEB-ONLY

Ms. Parsley Tour

From June 28th to 29th, Ms. Parsley Tour was held and the participants visited the SDF facilities during the two-day tour.

GALLERY

BACK ISSUES

    more

    PAGE TOP