5On November 15 and 17, JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade conducted parachute drop training from C1 and C-130H airplane of JASDF and C-130J airplane of the U.S. Air Force. JMOD/JSDF continues to conduct such exercises to improve tactical skills necessary for airborne operations.On November 16, JMSDF submarine and the U.S. Navy conducted an anti-submarine exercise in the South China Sea for the first time. JMSDF submarine, JS Kaga and JS Murasame from Indo-Pacific Deployment 21 unit, and the U.S. Navy USS Milius demonstrated the Japan-U.S. unified commitment for peace and stability in the region.On December 3, Defense Minister Kishi held a telephone confer-ence with the U.S. Defense Secretary Austin. The two Ministers confirmed that they will further strengthen the Japan-U.S. Alliance capabilities to deter and respond in order to address the increasingly challenging security environment. They also agreed to hold “2+2” at the earliest time possible. Following the recent jettison of fuel tanks by the U.S. F-16 fighter jet, Minister Kishi strongly pressed for safe operations of the U.S. Forces in Japan as well as smooth response to accidents, and the Ministers confirmed that they would continue to work closely together.www.mod.go.jp/en/jdf/Japan-U.S. Defense Ministerial Telephone ConferenceJASDF Parachute Drop Training from the U.S. Air Force Airplane in JapanJapan-U.S. Anti-Submarine Exercise
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