護衛艦「おおなみ」は、イタリア海軍の入港歓迎行事に参加するとともに、ホストシップ業務に従事しました。今後も緊密な連携を継続して、イタリア海軍との防衛協力・交流を一層深化していきます。 #おおなみ #イタリア #護衛艦隊

🌊 #StrengthInUnity 🌊  Warships & sailors from 대한민국 해군, Royal Canadian Navy, 防衛省 海上自衛隊 & U.S. Navy sail in formation in the Philippine Sea during #PacificVanguard. #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific 국방부 | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force | U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

【correction of error】 We would like to correct an error in our recent post. We apologize and correct it as follows. Original: BRERAGNE Corrected: BRETAGNE

JS IZUMO, JS ONAMI, P-1 patrol aircraft and SS conducted a JPN-AUS-ITA-GEN-FRA multilateral exercise (Noble Raven24-3) to improve their tactical capabilities, strengthen cooperation with participating navies, and realize a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific #FOIP.”

Der #IPD24 Verband unterstüzt während Pacific Security Maritime Exchange #PSMX bei der Überwachung der UN-Sanktionen gegen Nordkorea 🇰🇵. Die Aktivitäten werden durch das internationale #ECC 🇺🇸🇯🇵 koordiniert. #DEU 🇩🇪ist mit 2 Offizieren in #Yokosuka vertreten. #StrongerTogether

As the 2nd Surface Unit of #IPD24, #JSARIAKE has participated in #PacificVanguard24 with🇺🇸🇰🇷🇨🇦navies. JMSDF will continues to bolster partnerships with our ally and like-minded countries’ forces to realize a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific”. #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific

Integration of FS Bretagne in support of the CSG Cavour 🇫🇷🇮🇹 Marine nationale Marina Militare #FreeandOpenIndoPacific

#JSARIAKE(IPD24)🇯🇵conducted a bilateral exercise “KAEDEX 24” with Royal Canadian Navy #HMCSVANCOUVER🇨🇦 Canada is a special partner for our country in realizing #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific🇯🇵🤝🇨🇦

#ICYMI The name “#KAEDEX” symbolizes the deepening of Japan-Canada friendship and goodwill by combining the symbolic “SugerMaple” of Canada with the Japanese word “Kaede” (maple) and the abbreviation “EX” for exercise or training. 「KAEDE」＋「Exercise」➡「KAEDEX」

On Sep 3, PVM Miyake visited U.S. Naval Academy, renowned for its long tradition since 1845. MSDF Officer Candidate School and the Academy have been exchanging students since 1971 and learned from each other. PVM encouraged MSDF officer and students there.

On Sep 4, DM Kihara visited HMAS Kuttabul in Sydney, Australia and conducted an on-site tour. He also offered flowers at the memorials for the souls of Japanese, Australian and British service members who died in the attack by the former Japanese Navy in 1942. #Australia

Onboard #JSARIAKE, we introduced Kendo and Taiko drumming to Royal Canadian Navy crew. This cultural exchange deepened our nations’ bonds, as we shared in the spirit of Japanese traditions and enjoyed a meaningful time together.🇯🇵🤝🇨🇦

JS #KASHIMA conducted a goodwill exercise with the ＠RoyalNavy ＠HMS_Ranger from the mouth of the Thames River to London. This is the 12th exercise with Royal Navy, to realize a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific, efforts were made to strengthen close coordination.🇯🇵🤝🇬🇧