Indo-Pacific Deployment 2021(IPD21)

Objectives

(1) To improve JMSDF tactical capabilities and to strengthen cooperation with partner navies in the Indo-Pacific region through conducting joint exercises.
(2) To contribute to the peace and stability of the region and to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen relationship with partner countries through the deployment.

About Indo-Pacific Deployment 2021

Period

August 20 – November 25

Participating Units

(1) Surface unit
a. Commander	Rear Admiral IKEUCHI Izuru, Commander, Escort Flotilla Three
b. Units	JS KAGA (DDH 184), JS MURASAME (DD 101), JS SHIRANUI (DD 120) with 4 helicopters embarked.
c. Number of personnel	Approximately 770
(2) Submarine unit
a. Unit	Submarine x1
b. Number of personnel	Approximately 80
(3) MPRA unit
a. Commanding Officer	Commander, TSUDA Reo, Eleventh Flight Squadron
b. Unit	P-1 x1
c. Number of personnel	Approximately 40

Countries to visit for replenishment (In alphabetic sequence)

Australia, French New Caledonia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Palau, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Vietnam (those countries to visit are still under coordination)

Type of exercises

Various tactical exercises

Activities Photo Albums

Japan-Vanuatu Goodwill Exercise

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Japan-Palau Goodwill Exercise

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MALABAR 2021

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JS SHIRANUI, one of the ships participating in the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2021(IPD21), have left Ominato.

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JS MURASAME, one of the ships participating in the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2021(IPD21), have left Yokosuka.

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JS KAGA, one of the ships participating in the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2021(IPD21), have left Kure.

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