Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers teamed up with U.S. Navy and 대한민국 해군 for joint training exercises in the East China Sea. The training was aimed at improving tactical skills and strengthening cooperation with the U.S. and South Korean navies. 🇯🇵-🇺🇸-🇰🇷 #JMSDF

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force worked with U.S. Navy to conduct the 2024 Mine Disposal Exercise & Special Minesweeping Exercise in the waters around Iwo Jima. Together, they improved 🇯🇵-🇺🇸 joint operational capabilities and #JMSDF mine warfare capability for underwater disposal.

Happy Independence Day to the USA! 🎆 🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸 📽️: A fireworks show for July 4th at Yokota Air Base in Japan, courtesy of U.S. Air Force

🇯🇵 Prime Minister Kishida arrived in DC yesterday to participate in the NATO Summit. So far, he has attended bilateral summit meetings with 🇰🇷 윤석열 Yoon Suk Yeol 🇸🇪 SwedishPM He also attended a dinner hosted by U.S. President Biden and Dr. Biden. PM's Office of Japan japan.kantei.go.jp/101_kishida/ac…

🇯🇵 Maritime Self-Defense Force is participating in the multinational joint training exercise #RIMPAC2024 hosted by U.S. Navy to contribute to the realization of a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific. 📷#IPD24 conducted landing training with the Peruvian Navy at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

As PM Kishida stated at the #NATOsummit, the security of Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific is inseparable!🗺️ Japan continues to work with partners & allies to secure a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific, such as this 🇯🇵 Air Self-Defense Force joint training with France, Germany, & Italy.🤝

Did you know the first iteration of Orient Shield was in 1982?😮 This exercise underscores the continued commitment by both Japan and the United States to maintaining a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific. 🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸 #FOIP #JGSDF #OrientShield24

Resolute Dragon 24 is the 4th iteration of the bilateral exercise hosted by III MEF Marines and the Japan Self-Defense Force. It will feature both 🇺🇸 & 🇯🇵 units rehearsing operations to strengthen their command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities. #ResoluteDragon #JSDF #USMC

This week, #JGSDF Chief of Staff General Morishita exchanged views with Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth Christine Wormuth on 🇯🇵-🇺🇸 defense cooperation during her visit to Japan. They agreed to further strengthen the cooperation between Japan Ministry of Defense/JGSDF and U.S. Army.🤝

Last week, Colonel Nakazato (#JASDF) spoke as a panelist of Fostering Strategic International Partnerships Within the Space Domain at @ASCENDspace. She discussed interoperability & challenges for space security, opportunities for the use of AI/ML, & the cislunar region.

🇺🇸Rear Admiral Johnson (Commander of US Naval Forces Japan) visited 🇯🇵 Admiral Saito (Maritime Chief of Staff) to discuss strengthening cooperation between #JMSDF & U.S. Navy as the cornerstone to peace in the region. #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific 🌊 Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force U.S. Forces Japan

#DYK❓ Marines & Sailors of III MEF Marines engage in 65+ combined, bilateral, and multilateral training exercises annually throughout the #IndoPacific, including 🇯🇵🇹🇭🇰🇷🇵🇭🇦🇺. These exercises help prepare for operations ranging from major combat ops to humanitarian aid.💪#ResoluteDragon24

The 🇯🇵 Ground Staff Office has established a specialized department for Women, Peace and Security! This incredible step demonstrates the #JGSDF's commitment to incorporate a gender perspective into its various activities, including missions & training. #WomenPeaceandSecurity #WPS

Fun Fact❗️#RIMPAC2024 marked the 23rd time that #JMSDF participated in #RIMPAC since 1980⚓️#JGSDF also played an important role in this year’s exercise. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force & 陸上自衛隊 continue to foster multinational cooperation and maritime partnerships in pursuit of #FOIP🌐

The #JGSDF is participating in the multilateral exercise “Super Garuda Shield 24“ from Aug 26 to Sep 6 in Indonesia. U.S. Army U.S. Marines Australian Army British Army 🇬🇧

🇯🇵 JMSDF conducted multilateral exercise Noble Raven 24-3 with 🇺🇸U.S. Navy 🇦🇺Royal Australian Navy 🇫🇷Marine nationale 🇩🇪@Deutschemarine 🇮🇹Marina Militare to improve tactical capabilities & strengthen cooperation among #JMSDF & participating navies. #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

Meaningful implementation of Women, Peace and Security (#WPS) opens new opportunities for cooperation with regional allies & partners and improves understanding of complex security challenges within the Indo-Pacific. #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific #FOIP #WomenPeaceSecurity

📢Tomorrow!📢 Be sure to tune in to New America's 10th Annual #FutureSecurityForum, in which our very own Defense and Naval Attaché RADM Hayamizu will be speaking about Indo-Pacific security! Register at the link below👇 #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific #FOIP Arizona State University

In Japanese, 9/11 is commonly referred to as 9.11 (pronounced "kyu ichi ichi"), which literally translates to "nine one one." 24 Japanese citizens were among the nearly 3,000 lives lost. #NeverForget #September11

Last month, DCM Shimada conferred The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon upon Captain David Adams, former Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo for his contributions towards reinforcing the defense alliance between Japan & the USA. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸 U.S. Navy