SECURITY COOPERATION

Japan-U.S.-Australia-ROK multilateral exercise

JS MAKINAMI trains with U.S.Navy MK-VI

On June 23rd, JMSDF JS MAKINAMI and USNavy MK-VI conducted bilateral training for the first time in the western waters and airspace of Guam.

Counterpiracy Exercise with CSG21

Counterpiracy Exercise with CSG21

JMSDF submarine JS UZUSHIO and patrol aircraft P-1 train with patrol aircraft P-8A of the U.S. Navy

JMSDF submarine JS UZUSHIO and patrol aircraft P-1 conducted bilateral training with U.S.Navy patrol aircraft P-8A in the waters off the Kii Peninsula.

Defense Minister Kishi received a courtesy call by Admiral Charles Richard, the Commander, U.S. Strategic Command

Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise in the southern waters of the Kanto Area

Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise in the Indian Ocean

Defense Minister Kishi received a courtesy call by Lieutenant General Steven R. Rudder, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific

Courtesy call by Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet, VADM William R. MERZ to Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense, ONISHI Hiroyuki and Order Presentation Ceremony

JS SHIMOKITA trains with amphibious assault ship USS America

Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense Matsukawa bestowed the order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan

Parliamentary Vice-Minister Matsukawa expressed her appreciation for Rear Admiral Fort’s dedication to the peace and stability of the region.

JGSDF joins field training Southern Jackaroo 21 with U.S. Marine Corps and Australian Army

The training was Japan, U.S., Australia trilateral training held in Australia since 2013 and was the eigth time.

JS ATAGO trains with electronic warfare aircraft EA-18Gs of the U.S. Navy

On June 4, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force JS ATAGO conducted an exercise with electronic warfare aircraft EA-18Gs of the U.S. Navy in and above the Sea of Japan.

Courtesy call by Commander, U.S. Army Japan, MG Viet X. Luong to Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense, ONISHI Hiroyuki and Order Presentation Ceremony

On June 22, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense, ONISHI Hiroyuki bestowed the order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor to Commander, U.S. Army Japan, Major General Viet X. Luong for his great contribution.

United States Forces Japan’s effort to vaccinate local employees to combat COVID-19

Vaccines were administered to employees at U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka.