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
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.

Activities Photo Albums

Participation in the Multilateral Exercise (Talisman Sabre23) hosted by the U.S. Forces and the Royal Australian Forces

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Japan-Sri Lanka Goodwill Exercise

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Japan-Palau Goodwill Exercise

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Japan-Papua New Guinea Goodwill Exercise

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Japan-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (JIMEX23)

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Japan-U.S.-Australia-ROK Multilateral Exercise (Pacific Vanguard 23)

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Japan-Australia Bilateral Exercise (Trident23)

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Japan-Australia-Kiribati Goodwill Exercise

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Japan-Vietnam Goodwill Exercise

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Japan-U.S-France Multilateral Exercise (Noble Buffalo)

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Japan-U.S.-Canada Multilateral Exercise (Noble Raven23)

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Return to port

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Japan-U.S.-Canada-France Multilateral Exercise (Noble Typhoon)

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Japan-U.S.-France Multilateral Exercise (Multi Big-Deck Event)

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Japan-French Bilateral Exercise “OGURI-VERNY 23-3”

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Japan-U.S.-Australia-Canada Multilateral Exercise “NOBLE WOLF”

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Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise

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Japan - Indonesia Goodwill Exercise

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Japan-France Bilateral Exercise “OGURI-VERNY 23-1”

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Departure

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