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August 4, 2021 – The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of AEGIS Class Destroyer Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $134 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Japan has requested to…
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From July 16-31, Mine Warfare Force conducted Mine Warfare training 2021 with the U.S. Navy at Mutsu Bay. 16 minesweepers including JS URAGA and JS BUNGO, P-3C maritime patrol aircrafts, MCH-101 mine sweep helicopters, EOD, the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade from JGSDF and USS Warrior participated in this training. Mine Warfare is a field in which JMSDF has world class…
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July 28, 2021 Maritime Staff Office Announcement） Dispatched Submarine Training in the U.S. in 2021 The JMSDF is to conduct t h is year’s 1st Dispatched Submarine Training in the U.S. in 2021 as described below. 1. Objectives To improve the tactical capabilities of the JMSDF. 2. Period August 20 September 22 3. Exercise Area Sea from Japan to Guam…
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The key focus of Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21) is moving from land to sea, as forces from Australia, United States, Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand and the United Kingdom prepare for an action-packed amphibious phase. Activities will be concentrated around the Bowen and Ingham area between 23 and 31 July and will feature air operations, beach-landings, armored…
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Mine warfare forces from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commenced Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 2JA 2021 off the coast of northern Japan, July 19. MIWEX 2JA is part of a series of annual exercises between the allied navies designed to increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations in the 7th Fleet area of operations. Participants will train…
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From Jun 22-24, P-1 maritime patrol aircraft from Fleet Air Wing 4 conducted joint training in the waters south of the Kii peninsula with P-8A patrol aircraft from the U.S. Navy, to enhance tactical skills and increase Japan-U.S. interoperability. The Commanding Officer of Fleet Air Wing 4, RADM KANAYAMA Tetsuji, who served as the Commander of this exercise, stated, “This…
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On Jun 19, JS Yuugiri as the 39th Deployment Surface Force for Counter Piracy Enforcement, commanded by CDR KUMASHIRO Takeshi, departed from Yokosuka port on June 5 and began advancing into Gulf of Aden and Somali waters after completing a stopping period related to COVID-19 in the waters around Japan and confirming that all crew were not infected. After advancing,…
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June 16, 2021 (Google Translation) – On Jun 14, JS SUZUNAMI, commanded by CAPT NISHIMURA Toshiyuki, commanding officer of Escort Division 7, completed the mission as the 4th Deployment Surface Force for Information Gathering Activities and returned to Ominato port after about six months. JS SUZUNAMI departed from Ominato port in Dec, 2020, engaged in the mission for ensuring the…
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On Jun 5, JS ATAGO conducted joint electronic warfare training in the Japan Sea with EA-18G US Navy electronic warfare aircrafts, to enhance tactical skills and increase Japan-US interoperability. The Self-Defense Fleet improves deterrence and interoperability in response to possible contingencies through regular high-end exercises such as the one we conducted. Despite COVID-19, remains responsive and integrate with the US…
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May 24, 2021 – Combined logistics planning by the French Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) and the U.S. Navy culminated in ships from each country exercising its ability to sustain each other at sea. Throughout May, the French Navy’s Jeanne d’Arc amphibious task group conducted replenishments-at-sea with the U.S. Navy and JMSDF in separate events that the three…
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