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JS SHIRANUI conducted joint training with USS Higgins

October 19 to 24, IPD21 unit JS SHIRANUI conducted joint training with USS Higgins in the South China Sea.
The Commanding Officer of JS SHIRANUI, CDR IMAWAKA Mitsuhiro stated, “Through this joint training, we enhanced out tactical skills and interoperability between the JMSDF and the U.S. Navy. The JMSDF units integrate with the U.S. Navy in any situation to strengthen our deterrence and response capabilities based on the strong Japan-U.S. alliance.”
The Self-Defense Fleet remains responsive and integrates with the U.S. Navy in order to realize a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, safeguards the peace and security of Japan, and contributes to support stability in the Indo-Pacific region.