NEWS

• 2025/06/27

  Commander, Self Defense Fleet, VADM OMACHI Katsushi conducted a change of Fleet Master Chief ceremony.

• 2025/06/24

  Ship Rider Cooperation Program (SRCP) is in progress on board JS ISE.

• 2025/06/18

  HMS SPEY visited Sasebo and the JMSDF had a defense exchange.

• 2025/06/17

  JS TAKANAMI conducted a Japan-Philippine Bilateral Exercise.

• 2025/06/13

  U.S. Naval Academy delegation visited Maritime Operation Center, JMSDF.

• 2025/06/11

  Commander, Self Defense Fleet participated in Fleet Commanders’ Round Table (FCRT).

• 2025/06/09

  JS TOKIWA conducted a Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise (ILEX25).

• 2025/06/09

  Commander, Self Defense Fleet had an official travel to the Republic of Djibouti.

• 2025/06/05

  Commander, Self-Defense Fleet presented a Certificate of Appreciation to U.S. 7th Fleet Staff.

• 2025/06/03

  JS HAGURO conducted a Japan-Australia bilateral exercise (Nichi-Gou Trident 25).

• 2025/05/21

  JS Yahagi conducted a Japan-Indonesia Goodwill Exercise.

• 2025/05/21

  The Australian Defence College delegation visited MOC, Self Defense Fleet.

• 2025/05/15

  JS Mashu supported HMAS Sydney for a replenishment at sea.

• 2025/05/13

  JS Yahagi participated in International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX).

• 2025/05/09

  JS OUMI conducted a Japan-Italy Bilateral Exercise.

• 2025/05/09

  JS Yahagi participated in the U.S. -Philippine bilateral exercise (Balikatan 25).

• 2025/05/07

  JS ARIAKE conducted a Japan-U.S Bilateral Exercise.

• 2025/05/07

  JS ASHIGARA conducted a Japan-U.S Bilateral Exercise.

• 2025/4/25

  Self Defense Fleet hosted a Japan-U.S.-Australia trilateral IW conference.

• 2025/4/24

  Commander, Self-Defense Fleet presented a Certificate of Appreciation to U.S. 7th Fleet Staff.

• 2025/4/18

  Commander, Self Defense Fleet visited JS Asuka for an observation of Railgun under research by Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA).

• 2025/4/17

  Japan-U.S. conducted a Bilateral Exercise.

• 2025/4/04

  UP-3D conducted Joint Exercise with U.S. Navy EA-18G.

• 2025/3/31

  JS NOSHIRO conducted a Japan-U.S.-Philippine Multilateral Exercise.

• 2025/3/26

  Visit to the Djibouti Base by Professor Nishioka, Teikyo University.

• 2025/3/24

  JS IKAZUCHI conducted a Japan-U.S bilateral exercise.

• 2025/3/24

  JS IKAZUCHI conducted a Japan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Exercise.

• 2025/3/19

  P-1 participated in the U.S. Navy hosted multilateral exercise (SEA DRAGON2025).

• 2025/3/18

  Commander in Chief, the Self-Defense Fleet presented a Certificate of Appreciation to U.S. 7th Fleet Staffs.

• 2025/3/17

  JS NOSHIRO visited Perth, Australia.

• 2025/3/10

  P-1 and P-3C conducted a Japan-U.S.-New Zealand trilateral exercise.

• 2025/2/21

  JS KAGA and JS AKIZUKI conducted a Japan-U.S.-France trilateral exercise.

• 2025/2/06

  JS AKIZUKI conducted a Japan-U.S.-Australia-Philippine Multlateral Exercise.

• 2025/1/31

  US-2 conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise RESCUE FLAG OKINAWA.

• 2025/1/29

  Visit by Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, U.S. Navy.

• 2025/1/17

  The Self Defense Fleet participated in Self-Defense Forces Joint Rescue Exercise.

• 2024/12/25

  Holiday messages from Commander in Chief of the Self Defense Fleet and Commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet.

• 2024/12/11

  JS HAGURO conducted a Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise.

• 2024/12/09

  JS SAMIDARE conducted a Japan-U.S.-Philippines Trilateral Exercise.

• 2024/12/06

  Commander in Chief, the Self-Defense Fleet presented a Certificate of Appreciation to N5 staff, U.S. 7th Fleet.

• 2024/12/05

  CINCSDFLT received a visit from Swedish Minister for Defense.

• 2024/11/29

  55th DAPE participated in Multilateral Exercise (Bull Shark 25-1).

• 2024/11/27

  JS SAMIDARE conducted a Japan-Malaysia goodwill exercise.

• 2024/11/26

  USS GEORGE WASHINGTON was re-deployed to Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan.

• 2024/11/20

  JS SAMIDARE conducted a Japan-Sri Lanka goodwill exercise.

• 2024/11/20

  The 4th Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), JS KAGA conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise.

• 2024/11/19

  JS KAGA conducted Developmental Test off San Diego, U.S.

• 2024/11/18

  JS HAGURO participated in a Japan-U.S.-ROK trilateral exercise “Freedom Edge 24-2”.

• 2024/11/18

  P-1 patrol aircraft conduced a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise.

• 2024/11/15

  JS SENDAI conducted a Japan-France bilateral exercise “OGURI-VERNY 24-5”.

• 2024/11/11

  CINCSDFLT received a visit from Commander, Republic of Korean Navy Joint Cruise Training Task Group.

• 2024/11/7

  Self Defense Fleet cohosted a reception in Bahrain.

• 2024/11/6

  JS MURASAME conducted a Japan-Qatar Goodwill Exercise.

• 2024/11/5

  CINCSDFLT received a visit from Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy.

• 2024/11/1

  Self Defense Fleet participated in a Japan-U.S. Bilateral / Joint exercise KEEN SWORD 25

• 2024/10/31

  Self Defense Fleet participated in a Japan-U.S. Bilateral / Joint exercise KEEN SWORD 25

• 2024/10/28

  Self Defense Fleet participated in a Japan-U.S. Bilateral / Joint exercise KEEN SWORD 25

• 2024/10/25

  Self Defense Fleet participated in a Japan-U.S. Bilateral / Joint exercise KEEN SWORD 25

• 2024/10/25

  CINCSDFLT received a visit from Commander Strike Force, Royal Navy

• 2024/10/22

  The 2nd Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), JS ARIAKE participated in a Japan-U.S.-India-Australia multilateral exercise (MALABAR2024)

• 2024/10/18

  US-2 conducted landing/ takeoff training on Lake Biwa

• 2024/10/16

  P-1 patrol aircraft participated in SAMASAMA 2024, multilateral exercise hosted by the U.S. and the Philippines.

• 2024/10/11

  Japan-U.S.-India-Australia Fleet Commanders conducted quadrilateral meeting in MALABAR 2024.

• 2024/10/10

  CINCSDFLT attended to the opening ceremony of Japan-U.S.-India-Australia multilateral exercise (MALABAR2024) .

• 2024/10/08

  The 2nd Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), JS ARIAKE conducted a Japan-India bilateral exercise.

• 2024/10/07

  JS MURASAME conducted a Japan-Indonesia goodwill exercise.

• 2024/10/07

  JS MURASAME, the 49th Deployment Surface Force for Counter Piracy Enforcement (DSPE) Unit, departed for the operation.

• 2024/10/04

  The 2nd Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), JS ARIAKE conducted a Japan-Australia bilateral exercise (Trident 24-2)

• 2024/10/01

  Self Defense Fleet participated in the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Exercise “Pacific Protector 24”

• 2024/09/30

  The 2nd Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), JS ARIAKE conducted a Japan-U.S.-Australia trilateral exercise (Noble Raven24-4).

• 2024/09/30

  JS SAZANAMI conducted a Japan-U.S.-Australia -Philippine-New Zealand multilateral exercise.

• 2024/09/26

  JS KONGO conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise.

• 2024/09/24

  Commander in Chief, the Self-Defense Fleet held a “JMSDF & U.S. Navy Friendship Concert” in Yakushima Island.

• 2024/09/20

  The 2nd Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), JS ARIAKE participated in a multilateral exercise KAKADU 2024.

• 2024/09/18

  Commander in Chief, the Self-Defense Fleet presented a certificate of appreciation to Maritime Operation Center-Director, U.S. 7th Fleet.

• 2024/09/17

  JS SAMIDARE conducted a Japan-EU (Spain) bilateral exercise.

• 2024/09/17

  JS SENDAI conducted a Japan-New Zealand bilateral exercise.

• 2024/09/13

  Japan-India bilateral Fleet Commanders meeting in KAKADU 2024.

• 2024/09/13

  Japan-Australia bilateral Fleet Commanders meeting in KAKADU 2024.

• 2024/09/12

  Japan-New Zealand bilateral Fleet Commanders meeting in KAKADU 2024.

• 2024/09/12

  Japan-Philippines bilateral Fleet Commanders meeting in KAKADU 2024.

• 2024/09/12

  Chief of Staff, CINC Self Defense Fleet received a visit from Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, N2N6 / Director of Naval Intelligence, U.S. Navy.

• 2024/09/10

  CINCSDF attended the opening ceremony of multilateral exercise sponsored by the Royal Australian Navy (KAKADU2024) and had a meeting with Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet.

• 2024/09/09

  The 2nd Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), JS ARIAKE conducted a Japan-Canada bilateral exercise (KAEDEX24-2).

• 2024/09/06

  Self Defense Fleet conducted Japan-Australia bilateral IW (Information Warfare) community.

• 2024/09/05

  The 2nd Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), JS ARIAKE conducted a Japan-Canada bilateral exercise (KAEDEX24).

• 2024/09/05

  IPD24 units conducted a Japan-U.S.-Republic of Korea-Canada multilateral exercise (Pacific Vanguard).

• 2024/09/02

  JMSDF Assets conducted a Japan-Australia-Italy-Germany-France multilateral exercise (Noble Raven24-3).

• 2024/08/29

  Command in Chief, Self Defense Fleet received a visit from Head of Navy Capability, Royal Australian Navy.

• 2024/08/26

  JS YUGIRI conducted a Japan-Singapore goodwill exercise.

• 2024/08/26

  Commander-in-Chief of Self Defense Fleet, received a visit from Chief of the German Navy.

• 2024/08/26

  Commander-in-Chief of Self Defense Fleet received a visit from Director of the Naval Aviation Department at the Italian Navy General Staff and Commander of the Italian Fleet Air Arm, Italian Navy.

• 2024/08/22

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), 2nd Surface Unit, JS ARIAKE conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise.

• 2024/08/21

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), 2nd Surface Unit, JS ARIAKE made a port call at Koror, the Republic of Palau.

• 2024/08/20

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), 2nd Surface Unit, JS HAGURO participated in a Multilateral Missile Defense Exercise “PACIFIC DRAGON 2024” hosted by the U.S. Navy.

• 2024/08/15

  JS MURASAME conducted a Japan-France bilateral exercise.

• 2024/08/15

  JS SAMIDARE conducted a Japan-Pakistan goodwill exercise.

• 2024/08/02

  JS SAZANAMI conducted a Japan-Philippine bilateral exercise.

• 2024/08/01

  JS SAZANAMI called at Muara, Brunei Darussalam, and conducted a Japan- Brunei goodwill exercise.

• 2024/07/29

  JS TOKIWA conducted a Japan-Canada bilateral exercise.

• 2024/07/24

  JS HAMANA conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise (ILEX : Interchangeable Logistics Exercise 24-4).

• 2024/07/19

  The Self-Defense Fleet held a change of command.

• 2024/07/17

  Commander in Chief, Self-Defense Fleet presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Lieutenant Commander Maria Katrina Ablen, U.S. Navy.

• 2024/07/17

  Commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet VADM SAITO Akira showed Chief of Navy, Royal Australian Navy VADM Mark Hammond to JS AGANO and Maritime Operation Center.

• 2024/07/17

  US-2 conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise “RESCUE FLAG IWAKUNI”

• 2024/07/17

  The 3rd Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), JS NOSHIRO conducted a bilateral exercise “OGURI-VERNY 24-3”

• 2024/07/17

  JS SAZANAMI conducted a Japan-Seychelles Goodwill Exercise.

• 2024/07/05

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), 3rd Surface Unit, JS NOSHIRO made a port call at Nuku’alofa, the Kingdom of Tonga and participated in the International Fleet Review.

• 2024/07/03

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), 3rd Surface Unit, JS NOSHIRO conducted a Japan-UK-Australia trilateral exercise.

• 2024/07/03

  JS SAMIDARE conducted a Japan- Bahrain goodwill exercise.

• 2024/07/02

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), 2nd Surface Unit, JS HAGURO conducted a Japan-France bilateral exercise “OGURI-VERNY 24-2”.

• 2024/07/02

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), 3rd Surface Unit, JS NOSHIRO made a port call at Suva, the Republic of Fiji.

• 2024/07/02

  A courtesy call from the new Commander of the U.S. Naval Force Japan/Navy Region Japan.

• 2024/07/01

  JS ISE, JS ATAGO and P-1 conducted a Japan-U.S.-Korea trilateral exercise "Freedom Edge".

• 2024/06/24

  The 2nd Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), JS IZUMO conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise (Noble Raven24-2).

• 2024/06/24

  JS SAMIDARE conducted a Japan-Sri Lanka goodwill exercise.

• 2024/06/17

  JS YUGIRI conducted a Japan-India bilateral exercise (JIMEX2024).

• 2024/06/17

  JS TAKANAMI conducted a Japan-Türkiye bilateral exercise.

• 2024/06/17

  JS KIRISAME conducted a Japan-U.S.-Canada-Philippine multilateral exercise.

• 2024/06/17

  Chief of staff, CINC Self-Defense Fleet observed an Unmanned Surface Vehicle operated by the U.S. Navy.

• 2024/06/14

  Farewell visit from the Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Japan.

• 2024/06/14

  JS MASHU conducted Interchangeable Logistics Exercise 24-3 with the U.S. Coast Guard.

• 2024/06/14

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), 1st Surface Unit, JS KUNISAKI conducted a Japan-French bilateral exercise.

• 2024/06/11

  JS AKEBONO conducted a Japan-Netherlands bilateral exercise.

• 2024/06/11

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), 1st Surface Unit, JS KUNISAKI made a port call at Tahiti in Polynesia and participated a MARARA24.

• 2024/06/05

  JS SAZANAMI conducted a Japan-Pakistan goodwill exercise.

• 2024/06/04

  The 48th Deployment Surface Force for Counter Piracy Enforcement (DSPE) Unit, JS SAMIDARE departed.

• 2024/05/29

  Visitation to Maritime Operations Center by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Djibouti.

• 2024/05/24

  The Self Defense Fleet participated in Self Defense Forces Joint Exercise for Rescue (06JXR).

• 2024/05/20

  The Self Defense Fleet conducted a petty officers exchange with the U.S. 7th Fleet.

• 2024/05/17

  Commander of the Australian Defence College visit.

• 2024/05/17

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), 1st Surface Unit, JS KUNISAKI made a port call at Majuro, the Republic of Marshall Islands and conducted a Japan-Marshall Islands goodwill exercise.

• 2024/05/14

  JS AKIZUKI conducted a Japan-U.S.-New Zealand trilateral exercise (Noble Raven24).

• 2024/05/13

  JS HAMANA conducted a Japan-Australia bilateral exercise (Trident24-1).

• 2024/05/10

  Japan-U.S.-Australia promote the Trilateral Maritime Information Warfare Cooperation.

• 2024/05/10

  Commander in Chief of Self Defense Fleet hosted Fleet Commanders’ Round Table (FCRT).

• 2024/05/08

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD24), 1st Surface Unit, JS KUNISAKI departed.

• 2024/04/23

  P-3C conducted a Japan-Türkiye goodwill exercise.

• 2024/04/19

  Commander of the Italian Fleet Air Arm visit.

• 2024/04/17

  Visit to the Maritime Operation Center by Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

• 2024/04/15

  JS ARIAKE conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise.

• 2024/04/12

  JS ARIAKE conducted a Japan-U.S.-Korea trilateral exercise.

• 2024/04/12

  Mr. TARUMI Hideo, former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the People's Republic of China, gave a lecture at Self Defense Fleet and attended other events.

• 2024/04/11

  Command in Chief of Self Defense Fleet established the Vice Chief of Staff (Maritime Operation Center Director).

• 2024/04/08

  JS AKEBONO conducted a Japan-U.S.-Australia-Philippine multilateral exercise.

• 2024/04/08

  JS KONGO conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise (SWATT24).

• 2024/04/08

  P-1 conducted a Japan-India bilateral exercise.

• 2024/04/08

  JS OUMI conducted a Japan- U.S. bilateral exercise (ILEX 24-2).

• 2024/04/08

  JS AKEBONO conducted a Japan-Malaysia bilateral exercise.

• 2024/04/02

  CINCSDF had a meeting with Commander, Republic of Djibouti Naval Force.

• 2024/04/02

  CINCSDF visited the Deployment Air Force for Counter Piracy Enforcement and Deployment Support Group for Counter Piracy Enforcement.

• 2024/04/01

  CINCSDF had a meeting with Minister of Defense, Kingdom of Bahrain Lieutenant General and Commander of Royal Bahrain Naval Force.

• 2024/03/28

  The Self Defense Fleet Command conducted a briefing on the JS MOGAMI for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet.

• 2024/03/28

  CINCSDF had a meeting with Commander, Combined Task Force 151.

• 2024/03/27

  CINCSDF had a meeting with Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Central Command/Commander, FIFTH Fleet and Commander, Combined Maritime Forces.

• 2024/03/15

  Visit to the Maritime Operation Center by Commander in Chief of the Chilean Navy.

• 2024/02/29

  JS SAZANAMI participated in a multilateral exercise MILAN2024.

• 2024/02/28

  Commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet, hosted a luncheon on board JS SAZANAMI in MILAN2024.

• 2024/02/28

  Commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet, visited the Indian Navy's newest aircraft carrier and observed the DSRV in MILAN2024.

• 2024/02/28

  Commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet, gave a lecture at MILAN2024.

• 2024/02/28

  Commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet, talked with Commander of the 1st Fleet, Brazilian Navy in MILAN2024.

• 2024/02/28

  JAPAN-Australia Fleet Commanders meeting in MILAN2024.

• 2024/02/28

  JAPAN- Bangladesh Fleet Commanders meeting in MILAN2024.

• 2024/02/28

  JAPAN-Sri Lanka Fleet Commanders meeting in MILAN2024.

• 2024/02/28

  Commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet and Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Eastern Naval Command, Indian Navy meeting in MILAN2024.

• 2024/02/28

  JAPAN-Indian Fleet Commanders meeting in MILAN2024.

• 2024/02/27

  US-2 participated in a trilateral exercise COPE NORTH 2024.

• 2024/02/22

  JSDF participated in an annual exercise (Resilient Shield 2024)

• 2024/02/22

  Indian Navy led Multilateral Exercise(MILAN 2024)

• 2024/02/21

  Commander in chief, Self Defense Fleet visiting India

• 2024/02/21

  A courtesy call from the new Commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet

• 2024/02/21

  VADM SAITO joining the change of command for U.S.Seventh Fleet.

• 2024/02/20

  JS SAZANAMI conducted a Japan-U.S.-Australia Multilateral Exercise.

• 2024/02/15

  Visitation to Maritime Operations Center by Director of Strategy and Policy, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff, Royal Navy.

• 2024/02/15

  Visitation to Maritime Operations Center by Commander of Indonesian Fleet.

• 2024/02/15

  The JMSDF Self-Defense Fleet participated in Self-Defense Force Joint Exercise (CPX: Command Post Exercise) Keen Edge 2024.

• 2024/02/15

  Commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet held the last Japan-U.S. Flag Talk with Commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, VADM Karl Thomas.

• 2024/02/14

  JS SAZANAMI conducted a Japan-Malaysia bilateral exercise.

• 2024/02/09

  JS SAZANAMI conducted a Japan-U.S.-Australia trilateral Exercise.

• 2024/02/09

  JS ISE conducted a Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise with 2 USN Carrier Strike Groups.

• 2024/02/09

  Director of National Security Policy Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, visited the Djibouti JSDF Base.

• 2024/02/09

  The Regular Conferences with the Dispatched Units for Counter Piracy.

• 2024/01/30

  P-1 participated in a multilateral exercise SEA DRAGON 2024 hosted by the U.S. Navy.

• 2024/01/24

  Visitation to Maritime Operations Center by the Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, U.S. Navy.

• 2024/01/23

  JS HYUGA and JS KONGO conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise.

• 2024/01/19

  Visit to Maritime Operation Center by Commandant of Naval War College, Goa, India.

• 2024/01/18

  The 46th Deployment Surface Force for Counter Piracy Enforcement (DSPE), JS AKEBONO conducted a bilateral exercise with the French Navy.

• 2024/01/17

  JS HYUGA and JS KONGO conducted a Japan-U.S.-ROK trilateral exercise.

• 2024/01/12

  Visit to Maritime Operation Center by Commander, French Navy Carrier Strike Group, CTF473.

• 2024/01/10

  JS AKEBONO conducted a Japan-Oman bilateral exercise.

• 2023/12/22

  Holiday messages from Commander in Chief of the Self Defense Fleet and Commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet.

• 2023/12/22

  The Self Defense Fleet and the U.S. 7th Fleet exchanged Christmas / New Year presents.

• 2023/12/20

  The 45th Deployment Surface Force Counter Piracy Enforcement (DSPE), JS IKAZUCHI completed its mission and returned to Yokosuka Base.

• 2023/12/19

  Commander in Chief of the Self-Defense Fleet, VADM SAITO Akira conducted a change of Fleet Master Chief ceremony.

• 2023/12/18

  Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet presented a letter of appreciation to Master Chief Petty Officer of the Self Defense Fleet.

• 2023/12/13

  Commander in Chief of the Self Defense Fleet had a conversation with the Chief of Defense Staff of the Indian Armed Forces.

• 2023/12/12

  Commander in Chief of the Self Defense Fleet had a conversation with the Commander of Naval Meteorology and Oceanography, the U.S. Navy.

• 2023/12/12

  JS IKAZUCHI made a port call at Subic, the Republic of Philippines.

• 2023/12/12

  P-1 participated in a Dispatched Aircraft Training in the U.S.

• 2023/12/11

  JS IKAZUCHI conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise.

• 2023/12/01

  SH-60K patrol aircraft from Air ASW Helicopter Squadron 21 and Air Development Squadron 51 conducted a Japan-U.S. PASSEX with the U.S. Navy MH-60R helicopter.

• 2023/12/01

  JS KIRISAME conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise with USS CARL VINSON CSG.

• 2023/11/29

  JS TOWADA conducted a bilateral exercise with the Indian Navy.

• 2023/11/27

  JS KIRISAME conducted a Japan-U.S.-ROK trilateral exercise.

• 2023/11/27

  P-3C conducted a bilateral exercise (Trident23-3) with the Royal Australian Navy.

• 2023/11/27

  The 46th Deployment Surface Force Counter Piracy Enforcement (DSPE), JS AKEBONO conducted a JAPAN-U.S. PASSEX.

• 2023/11/27

  The Philippine Navy officers participated in a multilateral exercise “Annual Exercise 2023.”

• 2023/11/27

  JS IKAZUCHI made a port call at Mumbai, India.

• 2023/11/24

  Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance was Conducted by Japan, the United States, and Australia.

• 2023/11/23

  Commander in Chief of the Self Defense Fleet had a conversation with Chief of Naval Operations, U.S. Navy.

• 2023/11/22

  JS SAZANAMI, P-1, and a submarine conducted a bilateral exercise (Trident23-2) with the Royal Australian Navy and Air Force.

• 2023/11/22

  JS YUDACHI conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise.

• 2023/11/20

  The Self Defense Fleet conducted a multilateral exercise “Annual Exercise 2023”.

• 2023/11/15

  JS IKAZUCHI conducted a Japan-Djibouti cruising exercise.

• 2023/11/11

  Commander in Chief of Self Defense Fleet conducted a joint press conference with U.S, Australia, Canada in conjunction with the JMSDF Annual Exercise 23.

• 2023/11/08

  JS HYUGA conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise Multi-Large Deck Event.

• 2023/11/01

  JS AKEBONO conducted a Japan-Sri Lanka goodwill exercise.

• 2023/10/30

  Commander in Chief of the Self Defense Fleet inspected Shimokita Test Center, Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA).

• 2023/10/27

  US-2 conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise RESCUE FLAG OKINAWA.

• 2023/10/24

  JS AKEBONO conducted a Japan-U.S.-Australia-Canada-New Zealand Multilateral Exercise (Noble Caribou).

• 2023/10/19

  Commander in Chief, Self-Defense Fleet presented a Certificate of Appreciation to LT Hidekatsu Kajitani, Intelligence Analyst, U.S. 7th Fleet.

• 2023/10/19

  JS NOSHIRO conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise.

• 2023/10/19

  JS AKEBONO conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise.

• 2023/10/17

  The Minister of Defense visited the Maritime Operations Center.

• 2023/10/17

  JS AKEBONO participated in U.S.-Philippines-host multilateral exercise SAMA SAMA 2023.

• 2023/10/13

  Chief of the General Staff, Viet Nam People’s Army visits to the Maritime Operations Center.

• 2023/10/10

  JS OUMI conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise (ILEX23-6: Interchangeable Logistics Exercise 2023-6).

• 2023/10/10

  The 45th Deployment Surface Force Counter Piracy Enforcement (DSPE), JS IKAZUCHI conducted an anti-piracy exercise with the EU Naval Force.

• 2023/10/10

  JS HYUGA conducted a Japan-U.S.-ROK trilateral exercise.

• 2023/10/10

  JS YUDACHI and JS NOSHIRO conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise.

• 2023/10/10

  EP-3 participated in Dispatched Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Training in the U.S.

• 2023/10/10

  Commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet attended trilateral fleet commanders’ meeting.

• 2023/09/29

  JS KUMANO conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise.

• 2023/09/22

  JS YUDACHI conducted Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise with USS ROBERT･SMALLS.

• 2023/09/13

  The 1st Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), JS IZUMO completed its mission and returned to Yokosuka Base.

• 2023/09/11

  The 45th Deployment Surface Force Counter Piracy Enforcement (DSPE), JS IKAZUCHI conducted an anti-piracy exercise with the EU NAVFOR.

• 2023/09/08

  The 1st Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), JS IZUMO and JS SAMIDARE participated in a Japan-U.S.-Canada trilateral exercise Noble Stingray.

• 2023/09/06

  JS ISE conducted a takeoff/landing drill with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force V-22 Osprey.

• 2023/09/05

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23) Unit conducted an Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise in the South China Sea.

• 2023/09/01

  EP-3 and OP-3C from Air Reconnaissance Squadron 81, Fleet Air Wing 31, conducted a bilateral exercise with U.S. Navy EP-3E.

• 2023/08/31

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), 1st Surface Unit, JS SHIRANUI made a port call at Nuku’alofa, the Kingdom of Tonga and conducted a Japan-Tonga bilateral exercise.

• 2023/08/30

  Commander in Chief of Self Defense Fleet, JMSDF, Vice Admiral SAITO Akira paid a courtesy visit to Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy and participated in Japan-U.S.-Philippines meeting.

• 2023/08/30

  Commander in Chief of Self Defense Fleet, JMSDF, Vice Admiral SAITO Akira paid a courtesy visit to Embassy of Japan in the Philippines Deputy Chief of Mission and encouraged IPD23 units.

• 2023/08/29

  JS HAGURO conducted a Japan-U.S.-ROK trilateral Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise.

• 2023/08/29

  Commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet Vice Admiral SAITO Akira flew over the South China Sea with the commanders, the U.S. 7th fleet, the Royal Australian Army and the Naval Air Wing, the Philippine Navy.

• 2023/08/29

  JS HYUGA participated in a Japan-U.S.-Canada Trilateral Exercise “NOBLE CHINOOK”.

• 2023/08/25

  JS MAYA conducted Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise with USS RONALD REAGAN.

• 2023/08/25

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23) units conducted a quadrilateral exercise among the U.S. Navy, the Royal Australian Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force and the Philippine Navy.

• 2023/08/23

  The 1st unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), JS SHIRANUI participated in a multilateral exercise “MALABAR 2023”.

• 2023/08/22

  The 2nd Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), JS SHIMOKITA made a port call at Suva, the Republic of Fiji.

• 2023/08/21

  The 1st Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), JS SAMIDARE made a port call at Changi, the Republic of Singapore and participated in a multilateral exercise “SEACAT23” hosted by the U.S. Navy.

• 2023/08/17

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), 1st Surface Unit, JS IZUMO made a port call at Darwin, Australia and completed the ship rider program from ASEAN and Pacific Island countries.

• 2023/08/17

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), 1st Surface Unit, JS SHIRANUI made a port call at Sydney, Australia, to participate in the multilateral exercise “MALABAR 2023”.

• 2023/08/15

  The 2nd Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), JS SHIMOKITA conducted a bilateral exercise “OGURI-VERNY 23-4” and made a port call at Nouméa, New Caledonia.

• 2023/08/08

  The 1st Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), JS SAMIDARE made a port call at Port Blair, Republic of India.

• 2023/08/08

  The 1st Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), JS SHIRANUI made a port call at Honiara, Solomon Islands, and conducted a Japan-Solomon goodwill exercise.

• 2023/08/07

  JS IKAZUCHI conducted PASSEX with Royal Oman Navy ship AL-RAHMANI.

• 2023/08/04

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23) units participated in a multilateral exercise “Exercise Talisman Sabre 23” hosted by the Australian Defense Force and the U.S. Forces.

• 2023/08/02

  The 44th Deployment Surface Force Counter Piracy Enforcement (DSPE) unit, Escort Division 7, JS MAKINAMI made a port call at Manila, the Republic of the Philippines.

• 2023/08/01

  The 1st Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), JS SAMIDARE made a port call at Colombo, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and conducted a goodwill exercise.

• 2023/07/28

  JS TOKIWA conducted Interchangeable Logistics Exercise 23-4 with USS BENFOLD.

• 2023/07/28

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), 1st Surface Unit, JS SHIRANUI made a port call at Koror, the Republic of Palau and conducted a Japan-Palau goodwill exercise.

• 2023/07/28

  Commander in Chief of the Self Defense Fleet, conducted a Bilateral Commander's Update Briefing via videoconference with Commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet.

• 2023/07/24

  The 45th Deployment Surface Force Counter Piracy Enforcement (DSPE), JS IKAZUCHI conducted an anti-piracy exercise with EU NAVFOR, SPS NAVARRA.

• 2023/07/24

  JS MAKINAMI conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise with USS BLUE RDIGE.

• 2023/07/21

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), 1st Surface Unit made a port call at Male,Republic of Maldives.

• 2023/07/21

  The 44th Deployment Surface Force Counter Piracy Enforcement (DSPE), JS MAKINAMI made a port call at Kochi, Republic of India.

• 2023/07/19

  JS MASHU conducted Interchangeable Logistics Exercise 23-3 with USS RALPH JOHNSON.

• 2023/07/16

  JS MAYA conducted a Japan-U.S.-ROK trilateral Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise.

• 2023/07/12

  Commander in Chief, Self-Defense Fleet presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Commodore Clifford W. Toraason, Commander, Task Force Seven Two.

• 2023/07/12

  JS SUZUTSUKI conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise with USS BLUE RDIGE.

• 2023/07/12

  The First Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), JS IZUMO conducted a bilateral goodwill exercise with the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Defense Force(PNGDF), HMPNGS FRANCIS AGWI.

• 2023/07/11

  The First Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23) JS SAMIDARE conducted　a bilateral exercise (JIMEX2023) with the Indian Navy.

• 2023/07/11

  IPD23 unit JS SHIRANUI and submarine participated in a Japan-U.S.-Australia-ROK multilateral exercise “Pacific Vanguard 2023”.

• 2023/07/04

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), 2nd Surface Unit, JS SHIMOKITA departed from Sasebo Base.

• 2023/07/04

  JS HAMANA conducted a bilateral exercise with the Italian Navy.

• 2023/07/04

  The 45th Deployment Surface Force Counter Piracy Enforcement (DSPE), JS IKAZUCHI made a port call at Mina Salman, the Kingdom of Bahrain.

• 2023/06/30

  The Self Defense Fleet participated in Self-Defense Forces Joint Exercise for Rescue (05JXR).

• 2023/06/27

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23) units conducted a bilateral exercise (Trident23) with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force.

• 2023/06/27

  The First Surface Unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23) JS SHIRANUI conducted a trilateral goodwill exercise with the Japan Coast Guard Mobile Cooperation Team, Australian maritime service advisers and Kiribati Police Service patrol vessel RKS TEANOAIⅡ.

• 2023/06/26

  The 45th Deployment Surface Force Counter Piracy Enforcement (DSPE), JS IKAZUCHI made a goodwill visit in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

• 2023/06/26

  JS SUZUTSUKI conducted an anti-aircraft missile, ESSM launch training in the U.S.

• 2023/06/26

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), 1st Surface Units made a port call at Cam Ranh, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

• 2023/06/23

  JS YAMAGIRI and SH-60K patrol helicopter conducted a joint exercise with Japan Coast Guard vessel SAGAMI.

• 2023/06/20

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23) unit conducted a trilateral exercise “Noble Buffalo” with the U.S. Navy and the French Navy.

• 2023/06/20

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23) unit conducted a trilateral exercise “Noble Raven 23” with the U.S. Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy.

• 2023/06/19

  JS HAGURO conducted Japan- U.S. bilateral Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise.

• 2023/06/16

  Visit to Maritime Operation Center by Fleet Commander of the Royal Navy.

• 2023/06/16

  P-3C from Fleet Air Wing 2 and a submarine conducted a multilateral exercise with the U.S. Navy P-8A and Royal Australian Air Force P-8A.

• 2023/06/15

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23) units conducted a multilateral exercise “Noble Typhoon” with the U.S. Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy, and the French Navy.

• 2023/06/15

  JS HAMAGIRI participated in the multilateral Proliferation Security Initiative exercise "Eastern Endeavor 23".

• 2023/06/12

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), 3rd Surface Unit, JS KUMANO completed its mission and returned to Yokosuka Base.

• 2023/06/12

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23) units conducted a multilateral exercise with the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, and the French Navy with together the JASDF.

• 2023/06/08

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), 3rd Surface Unit, JS KUMANO and submarine conducted a Japan-France bilateral exercise “OGURI-VERNY 23-3” with FS LORRAINE and a F-2 fighter from the JASDF.

• 2023/06/06

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23) unit, JS SHIRANUI and P-1 conducted a multilateral exercise “Noble Wolf” with the U.S. Navy, the Royal Australian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Navy.

• 2023/06/06

  The 45th Deployment Surface Force Counter Piracy Enforcement (DSPE), JS IKAZUCHI departed from Yokosuka, Japan.

• 2023/06/01

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), 1st Surface Unit (JS IZUMO, JS SHIRANUI, JS SAMIDARE) departed from Japan.

• 2023/05/30

  JS YAMAGIRI conducted a JAPAN-FRANCE bilateral exercise “OGURI-VERNY 23-2” with FS LORRAINE.

• 2023/05/29

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), Third Surface Unit, JS KUMANO made a port call at Langkawi, Malaysia and participated in Langkawi International Maritime Aerospace exhibition 2023 (LIMA23).

• 2023/05/26

  SH-60K from Air Development Squadron 51 conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise with the U.S. Navy MH-60R.

• 2023/05/25

  JS SHIRANUI conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise with NIMZ CSG.

• 2023/05/23

  JS ARIAKE conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise with NIMZ CSG.

• 2023/05/19

  The Self Defense Fleet conducted a petty officers exchange with the U.S. Seventh Fleet.

• 2023/05/19

  Visit to Maritime Operation Center by Commander, Fleet Information Warfare Command Pacific/Information Warfare Task Force (TF501), Pacific, U.S. Navy.

• 2023/05/16

  Commander in Chief of Self Defense Fleet had his first conversation with Commander of Ground Component Command and Commander of Air Defense Command.

• 2023/05/16

  IMED23 completed its mission and returned to Yokosuka base.

• 2023/05/12

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), 3rd Surface Unit, JS KUMANO made a port call at Jakarta, the Republic of Indonesia and conducted a Japan- Indonesia exercise.

• 2023/05/12

  EP-3 and OP-3C from Fleet Air Wing 31 conducted a bilateral exercise with U.S. Navy EA-18G.

• 2023/05/11

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), 3rd Surface Unit, JS KUMANO made a port call at Changi, Singapore.

• 2023/05/11

  IMED23 made a port call at Muara, Brunei Darussalam.

• 2023/05/08

  IMED23 made a port call at Sihanoukville, the Kingdom of Cambodia.

• 2023/04/26

  Visit to Maritime Operation Center by Director General for Defense Policy, Spanish Ministry of Defense.

• 2023/04/26

  Commander in Chief of Self Defense Fleet observed the Mobile Communications Group, JMSDF.

• 2023/04/26

  Commander in Chief of Self Defense Fleet attended Fleet Commanders’ Round Table (FCRT) in Busan, Korea.

• 2023/04/25

  Commander in Chief, Self-Defense Fleet presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Col John Lehane, Director, Maritime Operations Center, U.S. SEVENTH Fleet.

• 2023/04/25

  JS MURASAME conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise.

• 2023/04/25

  Air Development Squadron 51 P-3C conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise with U.S. Navy CTF72 P-8A.

• 2023/04/25

  IMED23 made a port call at Changi, the Republic of Singapore.

• 2023/04/25

  IPD23 unit, JS KUMANO conducted a Japan-France bilateral exercise “OGURI-VERNY 23” with FS PRAIRIAL.

• 2023/04/25

  The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23), 3rd Surface Unit, JS KUMANO departed from Yokosuka Base.

• 2023/04/25

  Fleet Air Wing 2 P-3C conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise with U.S. Navy CTF72 P-8A.

• 2023/04/21

  Visit to Maritime Operation Center by Commander, French Armed Forces in French Polynesia Commanding General, Joint Forces, Pacific.

• 2023/04/21

  Visit to Maritime Operation Center by Head of the Italian Navy General staff’s 6th Naval Aviation Department and Commanding Officer of the Naval Aviation Command.

• 2023/04/19

  Visit to Maritime Operations Center by Chief of Defense of the Netherlands Armed Forces.

• 2023/04/19

  IMED23 made a port call at Chittagong, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

• 2023/04/17

  JS ATAGO conducted Japan- U.S.-ROK trilateral Exercise.

• 2023/04/14

  Visit to Maritime Operations Center by Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, U.S. Navy.

• 2023/04/13

  Commander in Chief, Self-Defense Fleet presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Captain Jeffry Yackeren, U.S. Navy.

• 2023/04/10

  JS MAKINAMI conducted a JAPAN-ITALY PASSEX with ITS CARLO BERGAMINI.

• 2023/04/05

  JS UMIGIRI conducted a Japan-U.S.-ROK trilateral exercise.

• 2023/04/04

  IMED23 made a port call at Male, Republic of Maldives.

• 2023/04/03

  P-1 participated in the U.S. Navy hosted multilateral exercise (SEA DRAGON2023).

• 2023/03/28

  JS ISE conducted a bilateral exercise with USS NIMIZ carrier strike group and JGSDF SSM regiment.

• 2023/03/23

  JS URAGA and JS AWAJI finished International Maritime Exercise/ CUTLASS EXPRESS 2023 (IMX/CE23).

• 2023/03/23

  Inspection of the Maritime Operations Center by Commander of the EU-NAVFOR-ATALANTA.

• 2023/03/22

  Commander in chief, the Self-Defense Fleet presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Seventh Fleet Captain Adam Jonson, U.S. Navy.

• 2023/03/19

  JS ATAGO conducted Japan- U.S. bilateral Exercise.

• 2023/03/16

  JS SUZUTSUKI participated in a multinational exercise (La Perouse 23) .

• 2023/03/13

  JS OSUMI, JS HIRASHIMA and JS YAKUSHIMA conducted Japan- U.S. Bilateral Exercise.

• 2023/03/09

  Fleet Air Wing 31 conducted Trilateral Exchange with aircrafts of the JASDF, the U.S. Air Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force.

• 2023/03/09

  EP-3 conducted Dispatched Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Training in the U.S.

　　

• 2023/03/06

  US-2 conducted Japan- U.S. Bilateral Exercise (COPE ANGEL).

• 2023/02/27

  JS URAGA and JS AWAJI arrived Mina Salman, Kingdom of Bahrain, to participate in U.S. hosted International Maritime Exercise/ CUTLASS EXPRESS 2023 (IMX/CE23).

• 2023/02/27

  JS URAGA and JS AWAJI arrived Mina Salman, Kingdom of Bahrain, to participate in U.S. hosted International Maritime Exercise/ CUTLASS EXPRESS 2023 (IMX/CE23).

• 2023/02/27

  JS MASHU conducted Interchangeable Logistics Exercise 23-2 with USS BARRY.

• 2023/02/22

  JS ATAGO conducted Japan- U.S.-ROK Trilateral Exercise.

• 2023/02/22

  Commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet participated in the Japan-U.S.-ROK Flag Talks.

• 2023/02/22

  Japan Self-Defense Force participated in an annual exercise (Resident Shield 2023)

• 2023/02/22

  Japan-U.S. Fleet Commanders jointly visited the various units of the Ground, Maritime, and Air Self Defense Forces located in the Hokkaido area.

• 2023/02/15

  JS SUZUTSUKI participated in a multinational exercise (AMAN23) conducted by the Pakistan Navy.

• 2023/02/10

  JS SUZUTSUKI visited Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman.

• 2023/02/06

  JS MAKINAMI conducted a bilateral exercise with USS CHARLESTON

• 2023/01/30

  P-3C maritime patrol aircrafts of Fleet Air Wing 2 conducted joint training with aircrafts of the JASDF, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Marine Corps

• 2023/01/28

  The Japanese Self-Defense Fleet is conducting SDF Joint Exercise (CPX) in FY2022

• 2023/01/27

  JS OUMI conducted Interchangeable Logistics Exercise 23-1 with USS ANTIETAM

• 2023/01/27

  Commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet held the first Japan-U.S. Flag Talk with Commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet

• 2023/01/24

  JS ASHIGARA conducted a bilateral exercise with the U.S. Navy.

• 2023/01/17

  Indo-Pacific and Middle East Deployment 2023 (IMED23) unit departed from Funakoshi Base, Yokosuka.

• 2023/01/17

  JS SUZUTSUKI conducted a bilateral exercise with French Navy Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group

• 2022/12/23

  The Self-Defense Fleet conducted a change of command and a retirement ceremony

• 2022/12/20

  JS TAKANAMI and JS TERUZUKI conducted a joint exercise with the Japan Coast Guard

• 2022/12/19

  CINC Self-Defense Fleet, VADM YUASA conducted a change of Fleet Master Chief ceremony

• 2022/12/09

  JS IKAZUCHI conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise

• 2022/12/06

  Self Defense Fleet received a Christmas tree gift from U.S. 7th Fleet

• 2022/11/29

  JS HARUSAME conducted a Japan- Philippine bilateral exercise

• 2022/11/22

  JS SETOGIRI conducted a Japan-U.S.-Australia Trilateral exercise

• 2022/11/21

  Self-Defense Fleet participated a Japan-U.S. Bilateral / Joint exercise KEEN SWORD 23

• 2022/11/16

  Escort Flotilla 3 conducted a Japan-U.S.-India-Australia multilateral exercise Malabar2022

• 2022/11/10

  Kick off Japan-U.S.-India-Australia multilateral exercise Malabar 2022

• 2022/11/08

  JMSDF conducted a multilateral exercise

• 2022/11/02

  Fleet Intelligence Command conducted a Japan-U.S. Bilateral IW-COMMUNITY

• 2022/11/02

  JS HAMANA conducted a Japan-India bilateral exercise

• 2022/10/31

  2nd Surface unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment Force completed its mission and returned to Yokosuka base

• 2022/10/31

  JS HARUSAME conducted a bilateral exercise with Turkish Navy

• 2022/10/27

  JS HARUSAME conducted a bilateral exercise with Spanish Navy FF NUMANCIA

• 2022/10/25

  JS KIRISAME conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise “NOBLE FUSION”

• 2022/10/19

  JS KIRISAME and US-2 participated in an U.S., Australia and Philippine led multilateral exercise “Exercise SAMASAMA/LUMBAS 2022”

• 2022/10/11

  JS ASAHI conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise

• 2022/10/11

  JS KIRISAME conducted a multilateral exercise with the U.S. Navy, the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy

• 2022/10/07

  JS CHOKAI, JS ASHIGARA conducted a Japan-U.S.-ROK trilateral exercise

• 2022/10/06

  1st Surface unit of the Indo-Pacific Deployment Force completed its mission and returned to Yokosuka base

• 2022/10/03

  JS IZUMO, JS TAKANAMI and submarine conducted a multilateral exercise with USS HIGGINS, USNS BIGHORN, and HMCS WINNIPEG

• 2022/09/30

  JS ASAHI conducted a Japan-U.S.-ROK trilateral exercise

• 2022/09/27

  JS KIRISAME participated in multinational exercise sponsored by the Royal Australian Navy

• 2022/09/27

  JS IZUMO and JS TAKANAMI conducted a bilateral exercise with the Royal Canadian Navy

• 2022/09/26

  JS AMAGIRI conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise

• 2022/09/21

  JS KUNISAKI conducted a Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise

• 2022/09/21

  JS IZUMO and JS TAKANAMI conducted a Japan-India maritime bilateral exercise “JIMEX2022”

• 2022/09/15

  Parliamentary State Minister of Defense visited the Maritime Operations Center

• 2022/09/15

  Defence Minister of India visited JS KUMANO

• 2022/09/12

  JS HARUSAME conducted a bilateral exercise with FS GUEPRATTE

• 2022/09/08

  IPD22 unit conducted a multilateral exercise “NOBLE RAVEN 22”

• 2022/09/06

  The Minister of Defense visited the Maritime Operations Center and JS MOGAMI

• 2022/09/02

  JS KIRISAME conducted a trilateral exercise with the French Armed Forces New Caledonia and Royal Australian Navy

• 2022/08/30

  IPD22 unit conducted in the multilateral exercise “Pacific Vanguard 2022”

• 2022/08/29

  JS YAMAGIRI conducted a Japan-Singapore goodwill exercise

• 2022/08/29

  Fleet Intelligence Command conducted a Japan-U.S. Bilateral IW-TTX

• 2022/08/29

  JS KIRISAME conducted a Japan-French Bilateral Exercise “OGURI-VERNY22-5”

• 2022/08/26

  JS YAMAGIRI and JS ONAMI conducted Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise with the USS RONALD REAGAN, USS TORIPOLI, USS NEW ORLEANS and USS RUSHMORE

• 2022/08/23

  The Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense visited the Maritime Operations Center

• 2022/08/23

  JS KIRISAME conducted a good will exercise with the Kingdom of Tonga Navy VOEA NGAHAU SILIVA

• 2022/08/22

  JS KIRISAME conducted a good wil exercise with the Republic of Fiji Navy RFNS KIKAU

• 2022/08/22

  JS HAGURO conducted the Japan-US-Australia-Korea-Canada Missile Defense Exercise (PACIFIC DRAGON 2022)

• 2022/08/22

  JS KIRISAME conducted a good will exercise with Vanuatu Police Force Maritime Wing

• 2022/08/22

  JS IZUMO and JS TAKANAMI conducted a trilateral exercise with the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy

• 2022/08/09

  JS KIRISAME conducted a Japan-U.S.-Solomon Islands Goodwill Exercise / Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise

• 2022/08/09

  JS IZUMO and JS TAKANAMI conducted a Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise (ILEX22-6)

• 2022/08/08

  JS TAKANAMI conducted a Japan-Chile Goodwill Exercise

• 2022/08/08

  JS IZUMO conducted a Japan-Mexico Goodwill Exercise

• 2022/08/01

  JS KIRISAME conducted a Goodwill Exercise with the Federated States of Micronesia Border Control and Maritime Surveillance Operation Center

• 2022/08/01

  JS KIRISAME conducted a Bilateral Exercise with USNS CESAR CHAVEZ

• 2022/08/01

  JS HARUSAME conducted a Multilateral PASSEX with ITS FASAN and SPS NUMANCIA

• 2022/08/01

  JS HARUSAME conducted a JMSDF Djibouti navy PASSEX with ADI ALI M HOUMED

• 2022/07/26

  JMSDF conducted Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise with EA-18G

• 2022/07/25

  JS KIRISAME conducted Bilateral Exercise with USS JACKSON and USNS CARL BRASHEAR

• 2022/07/25

  JS SAMIDARE conducted a Bilateral Japan-India Exercise with the INS SUKANYA

• 2022/07/25

  JS KIRISAME conducted a Goodwill Exercise with PSS KEDAM

• 2022/07/20

  JS KIRISAME participated in the U.S.-led Exercise PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2022

• 2022/07/14

  The Chief of Staff, Commander in Chief Self Defense Fleet attended Fleet Commander's Round table (FCRT)

• 2022/07/07

  JS ASAHI conducted a Trilateral Exercise with USS DEWEY and HMAS PARRAMATTA

• 2022/07/06

  JS KIRISAME (Indo-Pacific Deployment 2022 (IPD22) force) departed from Japan

• 2022/07/01

  JS YAMAGIRI and JS AMAGIRI and SH-60K patrol helicopter, conducted a Joint Exercise with the Japan Coast Guard patrol vessels AKITSUSHIMA and MIYAKO and JCG helicopter

• 2022/07/01

  JS SAMIDARE conducted PASSEX with Royal Oman Navy ship KHASSAB

• 2022/07/01

  JS HARUSAME conducted a PASSEX with the Pakistan Navy Ship TUGHRIL

• 2022/06/30

  Commander of the Self-Defense Fleet presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Seventh Fleet's Command Master Chief, U.S. Navy

• 2022/06/30

  JS SAMIDARE conducted a Bilateral Exercise with USS GONZALEZ

• 2022/06/30

  Commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet paid a courtesy visit to Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet

• 2022/06/28

  IPD22 unit conducted Bilateral Exercise “OGURI-VERNY 22-4” with French Navy

• 2022/06/27

  IPD22 unit conducted a Bilateral Exercise with USNS HENRY J. KAISER

• 2022/06/27

  IPD22 unit conducted Trilateral Exercise with U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy

• 2022/06/24

  The Self-Defense Fleet participated in Self-Defense Forces Joint Disaster Prevention Exercise (04JXR)

• 2022/06/20

  IPD22 unit conducted a Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise with USS SAMPSON and USNS RAPPAHANNOCK

• 2022/06/14

  Indo-Pacific Deployment 2022 (IPD22) force departed from Japan

• 2022/06/09

  Inspection of the Maritime Operations Center and JS KUMANO by Chair of the Military Committee of NATO

• 2022/06/08

  JS HARUSAME conducted Bilateral Exercise with USS FITZGERALD and USNS TIPPECANOE

• 2022/06/07

  CINC of SDF visited USS TRIPOLI with Commander of U.S. 7th Fleet

• 2022/06/07

  Air Development Squadron 51 conducted a Japan-U.S. Bilateral exerciase with USN MH-60R

• 2022/06/03

  CINC of SDF received the Legion of Honor

• 2022/05/27

  JS TERUZUKI conducted a Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise with RONALD REAGAN CSG

• 2022/05/19

  JS HAMANA conducted a Bilateral Exercise with USS Rafael Peralta

• 2022/05/18

  JS TERUZUKI and Aircraft Force conducted Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise with R. Reagan CSG

• 2022/05/16

  JS SAMIDARE conducted JMSDF-French navy PASSEX with FS SURCOUF in the Gulf of Aden

• 2022/05/13

  10th anniversary of the establishment of the Djibouti JSDF base of operations

• 2022/04/19

  JS INAZUMA conducted Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise with A. LINCOLN CSG

• 2022/04/15

  JS KONGO conducted Bilateral Exercise with USS MOBILE BAY and USS SPRUANCE

• 2022/03/30

  JMSDF conducted Bilateral Exercise with U.S. Navy

• 2022/03/18

  JS KIRISAME conducted a Bilateral Exercise with FS VENDEMIAIRE

• 2022/03/17

  JS YUUDACHI conducted Japan-U.S.-Australia Multilateral Exercise

• 2022/03/07

  JS OSUMI related to international disaster relief activities in the Kingdom of Tonga arrived in Japan

• 2022/03/07

  JS YUUDACHI participated on Multinational Exercise sponsored by the Indian Armed Forces

• 2022/03/07

  JMSDF conducted Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise with USN

• 2022/03/03

  The Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense visit to the Maritime Operation Center

• 2022/03/03

  The State Minister of Defense visit to the Maritime Operation Center

• 2022/03/01

  JS URAGA and JS HIRADO, conducted Bilateral Exercise with SLNS SINDURALA

• 2022/02/25

  JS MYOKO conducted a Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise with the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group

• 2022/02/18

  JS OSUMI conducted RAS with HMAS SUPLY

• 2022/02/18

  JS OSUMI completed international disaster relief activities in the Kingdom of Tonga

• 2022/02/10

  JS OSUMI arrived at the port of Nuku'alofa on Tongatapu Island to support international disaster relief activities in the Kingdom of Tonga

• 2022/02/08

  JS OSUMI arrived in Tongatapu Island during international disaster relief activities in the Kingdom of Tonga

• 2022/02/08

  JS KONGO and P-3C conducted a Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise

• 2022/01/31

  JS OSUMI conducted a RAS with JS TOWADA during international disaster relief activities in the Kingdom of Tonga

• 2022/01/31

  JS YUUDACHI conducted Bilateral Exercise with the German Navy

• 2022/01/24

  JS OSUMI departed for international disaster relief activities in the Kingdom of Tonga

• 2022/01/24

  JS HYUGA of Escort Flotilla 3 conducted a Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercise

• 2022/01/19

  JS URAGA and JS HIRADO, conducted Bilateral Exercise with SLNS SARAGA

• 2022/01/19

  JS URAGA and JS HIRADO, conducted Bilateral Exercise with Bangladesh navy frigate PROTTASH and attack craft-missile NIRMUL

• 2022/01/19

  JS URAGA and JS HIRADO, conducted Bilateral Exercise with Royal Brunei Navy offshore patrol vessel “DARUSSALAM”

• 2022/01/18

  JS URAGA and JS HIRADO, conducted Bilateral Exercise with INS SHIVALIK and INS KADMAT

• 2022/01/17

  P-1 patrol aircraft have been deployed to Andersen Air Base, Guam to participate in the 2022 U.S.-sponsored Multilateral fixed-wing patrol aircraft Exercise (SEA DRAGON 2022)

• 2021/12/23

  JS TAKANAMI and JS YAMAGIRI conducted Joint Exercise with the Japan Coast Guard

• 2021/12/14

  The JS YUGIRI and the German Navy FGS BAYERN conducted the Japan-German Bilateral Exercise

• 2021/12/08

  The JMSDF and the U.S. Navy conducted Information Warfare in the JMSDF Exercise 2021

• 2021/12/07

  Christmas tree gift from the U.S. Navy 7^th Fleet Command

• 2021/12/02

  The commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet, together with Commander, U.S. 7^th Fleet conducted a Bilateral press conference on the USS Carl Vinson

• 2021/11/30

  JS ABUKUMA conducted a Japan-Peru Goodwill Exercise

• 2021/11/23

  The JMSDF Exercises (Japan-U.S. Bilateral Exercises and Japan-U.S.-Australia-Canada-Germany Multinational Exercises) for 2021

• 2021/11/23

  The Joint Self-Defense Force Exercises for 2021

• 2021/11/23

  JS YUUDACHI made a port visit to Mina Salman in the Kingdom of Bahrain

• 2021/11/18

  IPD21 force conducted Bilateral Exercise with the USS MILIUS

• 2021/11/16

  IPD21 force conducted Bilateral anti-submarine warfare Exercise with the U.S. Navy

• 2021/11/15

  IPD21 force conducted a Goodwill Exercise with the Philippines Navy and made a port call in Subic, Philippines

• 2021/11/15

  JS INAZUMA conducted Bilateral Exercise with HMAS WARRAMUNGA

• 2021/11/15

  IPD21 force conducted Bilateral Exercise with USS MILIUS

• 2021/11/12

  JS YUGIRI conducted Bilateral Exercise with the HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group

• 2021/11/10

  JS JINTSU conducted Bilateral Exercise “KAEDEX21” with HMCS Winnipeg

• 2021/11/08

  IPD21 force conducted a Goodwill Exercise with the Vietnam Navy and made a port call in Cam Ranh, Vietnam

• 2021/11/08

  JS SAMIDARE conducted Bilateral Exercise with the German Navy

• 2021/11/05

  IPD21 force conducted Bilateral Exercise with the USS Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group

• 2021/11/05

  JS SHIRANUI conducted Bilateral Exercise with USS Higgins and USS Big Horn

• 2021/11/04

  Escort Division 2 conducted Bilateral Exercise with USS America

• 2021/11/04

  JS OUMI conducted Bilateral Exercise with USS Dewey

• 2021/10/29

  JS YUUDACHI conducted Bilateral Exercise with USS Jackson

• 2021/10/27

  IPD21 force conducted a Goodwill Exercise with the Vietnam Navy and made a port call in Haiphong, Vietnam

• 2021/10/27

  JS AKIZUKI conducted multi-lateral Exercise with USS Benfold and HMAS Brisbane

• 2021/10/25

  JS SHIRANUI conducted Bilateral Exercise with USS Higgins

• 2021/10/25

  JS AKIZUKI conducted Bilateral Exercise with USS Milius

• 2021/10/19

  IPD21 force conducted the multi-lateral training “Maritime Partnership Exercise”

• 2021/10/18

  JS YUGIRI conducted Bilateral Exercise with Spanish Navy in EUNAVFOR

• 2021/10/18

  JS KONGO conducted Bilateral Exercise with USS Ronald Reagan

• 2021/10/15

  IPD21 force conducted the multi-lateral training “MALABAR2021”

• 2021/10/11

  IPD21 force conducted multi-lateral Exercise with the U.S., the U.K., Netherlands, Canada and New Zealand Navy

• 2021/10/11

  IPD21 force conducted Bilateral Exercise with the Indian Navy

• 2021/10/05

  IPD21 force conducted Bilateral Exercise with the Sri Lanka Navy and made a port call in Colombo, Sri Lanka

• 2021/10/05

  Verification of F-35B fighter landing on JS IZUMO

• 2021/10/04

  JMSDF conducted in multi-lateral trainig with the U.S., the U.K., Netherlands, Canada and New Zealand Navy

• 2021/10/01

  JMSDF conducted Bilateral Exercise with USS Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group

• 2021/09/30

  IPD21 force conducted Bilateral Exercise with USS Yukon

• 2021/09/27

  IPD21 force conducted Bilateral Exercise with the German Navy

• 2021/09/22

  JS MYOKO conducted Bilateral Exercise with EA-18G U.S.Navy electronic warfare aircraft

• 2021/09/21

  IPD21 force conducted Bilateral Exercise with the Australian Navy and made a port call in Darwin, Australia

• 2021/09/21

  IPD21 force conducted Bilateral Exercise with the French Navy and made a port call in Noumea, New Caledonia

• 2021/09/17

  IPD21 force conducted a Goodwill Exercise with the Vanuatu Police Force Maritime Wing

• 2021/09/15

  JS YUGIRI conducted Bilateral Exercise with Italian Navy

• 2021/09/15

  A courtesy call from the new Deputy Commander of the U.S. 7^th Fleet

• 2021/09/09

  JS ISE and JS IZUMO conducted the multi-lateral training “Pacific Crown 21-4”with the Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group

• 2021/09/07

  JS TOKIWA conducted Bilateral Exercise with USS Barry

• 2021/09/06

  JMSDF and JASDF conducted the multi-lateral training “Pacific Crown 21-3” with the Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group

• 2021/09/02

  IPD21 force conducted a Goodwill Exercise with DMLE of Palau

• 2021/08/31

  JS OUMI conducted Bilateral Exercise with U.S. Coast Guard

• 2021/08/30

  JS YUGIRI conducted Bilateral Exercise with German Navy

• 2021/08/30

  IPD21 force conducted the multi-lateral training “MALABAR2021”

• 2021/08/27

  JS ISE and JS ASAHI conducted the multi-lateral training “Pacific Crown 21-1” with the Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group

• 2021/08/26

  JS ISE and JS ASAHI participated in the Large-Scale Global Exercise 2021 (Multinational Advanced Aviation Cooperative Deployment)

• 2021/08/23

  Indo-Pacific Deployment 2021 (IPD21) force departed from Japan

• 2021/08/16

  JS CHOKAI conducted Bilateral Exercise with USS Benfold

• 2021/08/10

  JS MAKINAMI participated in the Large-Scale Global Exercise 2021 with the U.S. Navy, the Royal Australian Navy

• 2021/08/06

  JS MAKINAMI made a port call in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

• 2021/08/02

  Mine Warfare Force conducted Mine Warfare Training 2021 with the U.S. Navy

• 2021/08/02

  A courtesy call from the new Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Japan

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