The international community has entered “a new era of crisis,” according to Japan’s annual defense report, with China representing Tokyo’s “greatest strategic challenge” and Donald Trump’s policies expected to “significantly impact” the Indo-Pacific. ow.ly/Romy50Wq7Aj

The U.S. Department of Defense’s No. 3 official has lauded Japan’s latest defense white paper — though his praise was couched in language suggesting that the Pentagon will continue to push Tokyo to hike defense spending even further. ow.ly/ghrT50WqL3c

🌊🐉 Marines from MCAS Futenma joined Ginowan Dragon Boat Races, celebrating Okinawan tradition, teamwork, and community. Proud to build strong bonds on and off the water!

In a move reflecting their evolving military partnership, the United States and Japan concluded a weeklong disaster-response exercise on Friday, the first to bring together U.S. Forces Japan and the country’s newly formed Joint Operations Command. ow.ly/kMt650Ws5Ch

🇺🇸🇯🇵 U.S. Air Force Airmen alongside Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircrew accomplish #REFORPAC25 mission objectives, offloading cargo, and austere landing operations in Guam. Dedicated to deterring conflict & maintaining stability within the Pacific region. Japan Air Self-Defense Force

The United States looks forward to working closely with Japan in a bilateral alliance that has "never been stronger," a State Department spokesperson said Sunday in the wake of the ruling coalition losing its upper house majority in a national election. ow.ly/5zbv50WsUhN

From Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south, our dedicated 🇺🇸 men and women in uniform work alongside our 🇯🇵 allies every day to deter aggression and preserve peace and prosperity across the #IndoPacific. My appreciation to U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Jost, commander of

Coast guard personnel from Japan, the United States, Australia and India have carried out a joint mission aboard a US patrol ship in the Pacific. It marked the first time members of the Quad have conducted a drill on the same vessel. ow.ly/QcV550WuU5y

In #REFORPAC25 , #JASDF fighters deployed to #MCASIwakuni & USForces fighters arrived in #Hyakuri , #Komatsu & #Matsushima AB for refueling. JASDF will continue working together with US Forces to strengthen deterrence and response capabilities of #JapanUSAlliance .🇯🇵🇺🇸 #FOIP

#REFORPAC2025 : US, Japan Air Self-Defense Force medics conduct aeromedical evacuation training during Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2025.

The Ground Self-Defense Force began flight drills of Osprey transport aircraft at Camp Saga in Saga Prefecture on Monday. ow.ly/SZme50WxvCP

On August 4th, #CJJS Gen UCHIKURA Hiroaki received a courtesy call from Lt Gen Stephen F. Jost, Commander, #USFJ. This is the first bilateral meeting since CJJS Gen UCHIKURA assumed his current post.🇯🇵🤝🏻🇺🇸 For more detail, please check the below. mod.go.jp/js/about/topic…

The U.S. Marine Corps is reportedly planning to field a high-precision -- but less controversial -- anti-ship missile launcher to Okinawa next month as part of a drill, a move experts see as signaling a U.S. intent to avoid overly antagonizing Beijing. ow.ly/zbu250WAp1g

Today, the Japan US Military Program (JUMP) will hold an event at MCB Camp Lejeune, NC to provide information about the U.S.-Japan security alliance with personnel. Last night we held a pre-event dinner with the event speakers to exchange views and prepare for today's dialogue.

On August 6th, #CJJS Gen UCHIKURA Hiroaki had a Video Teleconference with U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen J. Dan Caine. This is their first bilateral meeting.🇯🇵🤝🏻🇺🇸

An unmanned, semisubmersible vessel designed to move supplies and weapons across oceans will stay on Okinawa indefinitely following an 11-month trial with the Marine Corps, a spokesman said Wednesday. ow.ly/LfpB50WBmca

During exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025, U.S. Forces worked with Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen at Matsushima Air Base, Japan, to demonstrate the power of integrated operations and bilateral readiness in the Indo-Pacific. ow.ly/Nj5S50WBrgC

Earlier this week, members of the Japan U.S. Military Program (JUMProgram) visited MCB Camp Lejeune to meet with key leaders and tour several training venues, including the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer and the infantry immersion trainer. Department of State U.S. Marines

On August 6, a JUMP event was held at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina on the theme of "Force Design 2030: The Importance of Marines in the US-Japan Security Alliance". Speakers included BGen Ralph Rizzo (USMC), LtGen Chip Gregson (USMC, Ret.), and Col Satoshi Masaka (JGSDF).

FRIDAY'S FACT: The US-Japan bilateral command post exercise #yamasakura89 🇺🇸🇯🇵🇦🇺is soon to start. Occurring since 1982, it is the worlds largest Command Post Exercise between the Japan Ministry of Defense/JGSDF and U.S. Army.