The JMSDF participates in a multilateral anti-submarine warfare exercise “Sea Dragon 2022” which is led by the U.S. Navy in order to strengthen cooperation to realize a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” as described below. 1. Objectives (1) To improve JMSDF’s tactical capabilities (2) To strengthen cooperation with the participants 2. Period January 2-20 3. Exercise Area In the vicinity around…
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JMSDF P-1s Train With US Navy P-8As
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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