JMSDF Monitors Liaoning CSG Passage
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) confirmed the following Chinese naval vessels on Thursday, December 15. (1) Around 10:00 a.m. December 16th, in the sea area about 440 km west…
CTF 70/71 Conduct Training in ASW and Logistics Support with JMSDF
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70 and CTF 71 conducted bi-lateral anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Dec.…
Japan-U.S. Bilateral Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise
The JMSDF conducted a bilateral exercise with the U.S. Navy (USN) in order to strengthen the capability of Japan-U.S. Alliance for effective deterrence and response as described below. 1. Objectives…
KRI Diponegoro Returns to Surabaya From Japan
Pangkoarmada II Laksda TNI Dr. TSNB Hutabarat, MMS, represented by Danguspurla Koarmada II Laksma TNI Deny Prasetyo led the ceremony to welcome the arrival of KRI Diponegoro-365 (KRI DPN-365) after…
Carrier Strike Group 5 Concludes Keen Sword 23
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 Sailors along with Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and Joint force U.S. military personnel, conclude Keen Sword 2023 (KS23), a biennial joint/bi-lateral field training exercise, around…
Singapore Navy Participates in JMSDF Fleet Review
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s Formidable-class Frigate RSS Formidable participated in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)’s International Fleet Review (IFR) from 1 to 7 November in Yokosuka, Japan.…
Partnerships Strengthened in Sulu Sea Exercise
Navy ships from five nations, including HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart, completed Exercise Sama Sama Lumbas in the Philippines during October. The Royal Australian Navy guided missile destroyer Hobart and…
JMSDF Extends Piracy Mission for Another Year
From 2009 to 2011, more than 200 piracy incidents occurred off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden. Due to continuous efforts, it is currently at a…