Joint Maneuvers Between JMSDF and FS Lorraine
At the end of May, the Multi-Mission Frigate with Enhanced Air Defense Capability (FREMM-DA) Lorraine reached the Northwest Pacific, the center of gravity of its Long-Term Deployment (DLD). In parallel…
Japan-US-Canada-France Multilateral Exercise Noble Typhoon
The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 (IPD23) units conducted a multilateral exercise with the United States Navy (USN), the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), and the French Navy (FN) in order to strengthen…
CAE Delivers First MAD-XR Systems for JMSDF
CAE today announced the delivery of the first production of Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) systems, following successful completion of the Customer Source Inspection (CSI). The MAD-XR systems were delivered…
JMSDF Overseas Training Cruise 2023 Announced
The JMSDF will conduct the Overseas Training Cruise 2023 as follows. 1. Objectives (1) To provide Trainee Officers with on-the-job training opportunities through sea cruises to reinforce knowledge and skills…
British Prime Minister Visits Carrier JS Izumo
On May 18, 2023, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, together with State Minister of Defense Ino, inspected JS Izumo in Yokosuka. Prime Minister Sunak was honored onboard JS Izumo and…
Japan Approves Aircraft Carrier Ronald Reagan Landing Exercise (FCLP)
This is to inform you that the Headquarters of the United States Forces Japan (USFJ) is planning to conduct a Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) for aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan…
P-1 from Fleet Air Wing 1 Participated in Exercise SEA DRAGON 2023
During 15-30 March 2023, P-1 from Fleet Air Wing 1 participated in the U.S. Navy- hosted multilateral exercise SEA DRAGON 2023 in Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. In addition to…
JMSDF Improves Information Security
Recently, regarding the leak of specially designated secrets by a Marine Self-Defense Force Lieutenant Colonel, we have formulated measures to prevent a recurrence, fully taking into account the factors behind…
Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with JMSDF
Continuing with the conduct of Maritime Partnership Exercises (MPX) with Friendly Foreign Countries, INS Sahyadri exercised with Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Suzutsuki, an Akizuki Class Destroyer…
Indian Navy P-8I Taking Part in Exercise Sea Dragon 23
A P8 aircraft of the Indian Navy arrived at Guam, USA on 14 March 2023 to participate in ‘Exercise Sea Dragon 23’, the third edition of the coordinated multi-lateral ASW…