07 November 2023 Two U.S. Navy carriers join Japan destroyer on Multi-Large Deck Event in Philippine Sea The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conclude a Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE) in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 4-8, 2023.
02 October 2023 US, Philippines Partner with Allies During Exercise Sama Sama 2023 MANILA, Philippines - The U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines joined allies to commence the seventh iteration of exercise Sama Sama in the city of Manila, Philippines, Oct. 2.
21 July 2023 Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, President, JMSDF Command and Staff College visits NWDC NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va. - Mr. Michael Durkin, Navy Warfare Development Center (NWDC) Director, welcomed Vice Adm. Hiroshi Egawa, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, President, JMSDF Command and Staff College, Thursday, Jul. 20. Egawa received various briefs designed to provide a better
16 July 2023 U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Trilateral Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise 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
08 July 2023 U.S., Allied Forces Conduct Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2023 PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) - Maritime forces from Royal Australia Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy, and the U.S. Navy were underway in early July conducting cooperative maritime exercise Pacific Vanguard (PV) 2023.
17 June 2023 VP-26 Completes Trilateral Air Exercise with Australia and Japan MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), and the United States Navy (USN) concluded a trilateral maritime patrol exercise in Misawa, Japan, June 15.
09 June 2023 Four Nations’ Navies Flex Partnership While Operating in the Western Pacific PHILIPPINE SEA - Ships from the navies of Japan, France and Canada joined two U.S. Navy carrier strike groups to operate as a unified force in the Philippine Sea, June 9.
25 April 2023 Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, and United States Fleet Commanders Conduct Roundtable Discussion BUSAN, Republic of Korea - Naval leaders from Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, and the United States convened for an exchange of ideas on operational topics aboard the helicopter training ship ROKS Hansando (ATH-81), April 20-21.
23 April 2023 U.S. Navy, JMSDF Conduct Training Torpedo Exercise in Japanese Waters NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan - Aircrews from the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 conducted anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo training in Sagami Bay, April 13.
17 April 2023 U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Trilateral Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise AT SEA - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Benfold (DDG 65) conducted a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise on April 17, alongside Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Atago-class guided missile destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177), and Republic of Korea Navy ROKS destroyer YulGok
06 April 2023 Canada, India, Japan, Korea, and the U.S. Complete Multilateral Guam-Based Exercise Sea Dragon 2023 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - The U.S. Navy and four allied and partner nations concluded operations for the annual, multi-national exercise Sea Dragon 2023, March 29.
04 April 2023 NIMCSG, JMSDF, ROKN Conduct Trilateral Maritime Exercise EAST CHINA SEA - The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) conducted a trilateral maritime exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), April 3-4.
27 March 2023 NIMCSG, JMSDF Conduct Bilateral Maritime Exercise PHILIPPINE SEA - The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) conducted a bilateral maritime exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), March 23-26.
16 March 2023 USS Charleston Participates in Exercise La Pérouse 2023 BAY OF BENGAL - Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) participated in joint training exercise La Pérouse 2023 with six Allied and partner nation navies in the Bay of Bengal, March 13-14.
15 March 2023 Five Indo-Pacific Nations begin Exercise Sea Dragon ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Two U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 “Red Lancers” and VP-45 “Pelicans” join the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), India Navy (INN), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) to begin multinational
14 March 2023 America Amphibious Ready Group Completes Exercise Iron Fist OKINAWA, Japan - Sailors assigned to the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), along with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), celebrated the completion of the 17th iteration of
28 February 2023 Submarine Group 7 Hosts Trilateral Theater Anti-Submarine Warfare Tabletop Exercise and Working Group in Yokosuka YOKOSUKA, Japan - Commander, Submarine Group 7 hosted their counterparts from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Royal Australian Armed Forces personnel from the Australian Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC) for a trilateral theater anti-submarine warfare (TASW) tabletop
23 February 2023 U.S. and Japanese Forces Conduct Exercise Resilient Shield 2023 YOKOSUKA, Japan - U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) concluded Resilient Shield 2023 onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, and various command centers throughout the region, Feb. 23.
22 February 2023 U.S. 7th Fleet Hosts Japan, Republic of Korea Counterparts for Trilateral Discussions YOKOSUKA, Japan - Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet hosted a trilateral meeting with Fleet commanders from Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy on board USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Feb. 22.
11 February 2023 USS Antietam (CG 54) Conducts Port Visit in Otaru, Japan OTARU, Japan - Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan concluded a visit to Otaru in the northern Japanese island prefecture of Hokkaido, Feb. 10.