Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023(IPD23)
The JMSDF will conduct Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23) in order to realize a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” as described below.
About Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023
1.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 relationship with partner countries through the deployment
2.Period
April 20 - September 17, 2023
3.Participating Units
(1) First Surface Unit | |
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a. Commanding Officer | Commander, Escort Flotilla 1, RADM NISHIYAMA Takahiro |
b. Units | JS IZUMO, JS SAMIDARE, JS SHIRANUI and embarked helicopter x4 |
c. Personnel | Approx.880 |
(2) Second Surface Unit | |
a. Commanding Officer | Commander, Mine Warfare Force, RADM KANEZASHI Motoyuki |
b. Units | JS SHIMOKITA and LCAC x2 |
c. Personnel | Approx.140 |
(3) Third Surface Unit | |
a. Commanding Officer | Commanding Officer, JS KUMANO, CDR SAKURAI Atsushi |
b. Units | JS KUMANO |
c. Personnel | Approx.90 |
(4) Submarine Unit | |
a .Unit | Submarine x1 |
b. Personnel | Approx.80 |
4. Port of call (In alphabetic sequence)
Australia, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, French New Caledonia, Independent State of Papua New Guinea, Kingdom of Tonga, Malaysia, Republic of Fiji,Republic of India, Republic of Indonesia, Republic of Kiribati, Republic of Maldives,Republic of Palau, Republic of Philippines, Republic of Singapore, Solomon Islands,Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, United States of America (those countries to visit are still under coordination)
5. Main Participating Exercises
During this deployment, deployed units participate in following exercises.
(1) IMDEX Asia 2023
(2) LIMA2023
(3) Pacific Vanguard 2023
(4) JIMEX2023
(5) Pacific Partnership 2023
(6) Talisman Sabre 2023
(7) MALABAR 2023
6. Notes
(1) The JMSDF has conducted this deployment since 2017, and this is the 7th time.
(2) During this Deployment, the JGSDF will participate in some of exercises.