Recent Training and Exercises
Training and Exercises Overseas

Iron Fist 20

From January 5th to February 27th, the JGSDF conducted field training exercise Iron Fist 20 with the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) in California.

The exercise was conducted by the JGSDF and USMC to enhance tactical and combat capabilities of the JGSDF required for operations on remote islands as well as bilateral response capability.

It is highly expected for the deterrence of the Japan-U.S. alliance to strengthen as the JGSDF and USMC conduct bilateral exercises together.

Cope North 20 - Trilateral Exercise in Guam

From January 31st to March 8th, the JASDF conducted trilateral exercise Cope North 20 with the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.

The exercise was designed to improve Japan-U.S. bilateral response capabilities and the tactical skills of the JSDF.

The JASDF dispatched 20 aircraft including fighters with approx. 450 JASDF personnel, and the JMSDF dispatched US-2 amphibious aircraft with approx. 30 operating personnel to the exercise for the first time.

During the Cope North 20, from February 12th to 26th, trilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) training was conducted to enhance the interoperability among the U.S., Australian and Japanese air components.

In the training, the three nations conducted various training including air transport and airdrop.