VTC with VADM Buckley, Chief of Australian Navy

DATE

Aug 26,2026

CONTENTS

ADM Saito held a VTC with VADM Buckley, Chief of Royal Australian Navy for the first time.
The two leaders exchanged views on how Japan - Australia can accelerate defense cooperation under the Special Strategic Partnership.
JMSDF will continue to strengthen its collaboration with Australia to realize a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.