Talisman Sabre 2019

From June 3rd to August 21st, the Japan Ground Self-DefenseForce (JGSDF) and the Japan Maritime Self-DefenseForce (JMSDF) are participating in the Talisman Sabre2019 with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in Australia.It is the first time the JMSDF participates in this exercise.

This exercise aims to improve the tactical capabilities ofthe JGSDF and JMSDF in amphibious operation and landbattle as well as interoperability between Japan and theU.S., and to contribute to maintaining peace and stabilityin the Indo-Pacific region.

Approx. 330 personnel from the JGSDF’s AmphibiousRapid Deployment Brigade and 1st Helicopter Brigade as well as approx. 500 JMSDF personnel from the JS Ise and JS Kunisaki are participating in the exercise.