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

During 23-28 April, JS Ariake conducted a Japan-U.S Bilateral Exercise with USS Nimitz and other ships in the area from the South of Nansei Islands to the Western Pacific. Through the bilateral exercise, the JMSDF successfully improved its tactical capabilities as well as interoperability with the USN.

The Self Defense Fleet maintains readiness and contributes to the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region, not only for the defense of Japan but also for the realization of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” in cooperation with allied and like-minded navies.

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