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U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Trilateral Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise

16 July 2023

From U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Public Affairs

AT SEA - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS John Finn (DDG 113) conducted a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise on July, 16, alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Maya-class destroyer JS Maya (DDG 179), and Republic of Korea Navy Se Jong Daewang-class destroyer ROKS Yul Gog Yi I (DDG 992).
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Se Jong Daewang class destroyer ROKS Yul Gog Yi I (DDG 992) (right) of the Republic of Korea Navy and Atago class destroyer JS Maya (DDG 179) (left) of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sail alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) (center) while conducting a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise, July 16. John Finn is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.
Se Jong Daewang class destroyer ROKS Yul Gog Yi I (DDG 992) (right) of the Republic of Korea Navy and Atago class destroyer JS Maya (DDG 179) (left) of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sail alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) (center) while conducting a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise, July 16. John Finn is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.
Se Jong Daewang class destroyer ROKS Yul Gog Yi I (DDG 992) (right) of the Republic of Korea Navy and Atago class destroyer JS Maya (DDG 179) (left) of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sail alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) (center) while conducting a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise, July 16. John Finn is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.
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Se Jong Daewang class destroyer ROKS Yul Gog Yi I (DDG 992) (right) of the Republic of Korea Navy and Atago class destroyer JS Maya (DDG 179) (left) of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sail alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) (center) while conducting a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise, July 16. John Finn is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.
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Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander
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This exercise enhances the interoperability of our collective forces and demonstrates the strength of the trilateral relationship with our Allies Japan and Republic of Korea. This trilateral cooperation is reflective of our shared values and resolve against those who challenge regional stability.

We remain committed to peace and prosperity in the region to uphold a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Se Jong Daewang class destroyer ROKS Yul Gog Yi I (DDG 992) (right) of the Republic of Korea Navy and Atago class destroyer JS Maya (DDG 179) (left) of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sail alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) (center) while conducting a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise, July 16. John Finn is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.
Se Jong Daewang class destroyer ROKS Yul Gog Yi I (DDG 992) (right) of the Republic of Korea Navy and Atago class destroyer JS Maya (DDG 179) (left) of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sail alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) (center) while conducting a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise, July 16. John Finn is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.
Se Jong Daewang class destroyer ROKS Yul Gog Yi I (DDG 992) (right) of the Republic of Korea Navy and Atago class destroyer JS Maya (DDG 179) (left) of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sail alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) (center) while conducting a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise, July 16. John Finn is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.
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Se Jong Daewang class destroyer ROKS Yul Gog Yi I (DDG 992) (right) of the Republic of Korea Navy and Atago class destroyer JS Maya (DDG 179) (left) of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sail alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) (center) while conducting a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise, July 16. John Finn is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.
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Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander
VIRIN: 230716-N-CD453-1232

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