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On 24 February, JMSDF P-3C conducted a Japan-U.S.-Philippine trilateral exercise as Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) with the U.S. Navy, the Philippine Navy and Air Force, the Philippine Coast Guard in the north of Luzon.🇯🇵🇺🇸🇵🇭 ＃FOIP　＃MCA　＃PhilippineNavy

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IW Command participated in Blue Spectrum 26-1, a trilateral IW exercise conducted by JMSDF, #USN, and #RAN. During the exercise, the three countries’ IW specialists enhanced their planning capabilities and technical expertise while improving trilateral IW cooperation. 🇯🇵🇺🇸🇦🇺

The Self-Defense Fleet’s vehicle unit provides transportation for senior leadership, serving as the driving force behind national security.🚙🌸 #SpringNationalTrafficSafetyCampaign #SelfDefenseFleetVehicleUnit

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Reflecting the close ties with Australia, Self-Defense Fleet is also frequented by the ADF officers. “Go Together!” #FOIP ＃Gou豪Together

JMSDF frequently conducts ISR in the vicinity of Okinotori Island which is located at the southernmost point of Japan. The Self-Defense Fleet is maintaining a vigilant surveillance posture 24/7 for the peace and stability of the region. #frequentflyerforISR #SmilagerunnerforJAPAN

Can you go to a place where is free from hay-fever? Yes, you can. I was NOT suffering from it when I was at sea or in the sky. Now here it comes again when I spend my time ashore. Go and join Japan Self Defense Force and good bye to hay-fever! ＃wherewehavenohayfever ＃hellojsdf

Orion under Artemis II successfully completed a lunar flyby, reaching the furthest point from Earth. Here is our photo of the moon, captured from JS Kumano, as a small but heartfelt congratulations on this monumental step for humanity. #ArtemisII #JSKumano #FOIP

4月3日、護衛艦「ゆうべつ」は、FFMとして函館どつく第1ドックに初めての入渠作業を行いました。 函館どつく関係者及び乗員により、安全な入渠作業となりました。 #ゆうべつ #水上艦隊

Celebrating the 60th year of Japan-Singapore diplomatic relations. The JMSDF🇯🇵 and the Republic of Singaporean Navy🇸🇬 share a strong"KIZUNA"(絆,bond)as we look ahead to the next 10 years and the future of our relationship. #CoimagineCocreateCoevolve #SJ60 #FOIP #ASAHI #CAPTJOE

JS Kumano alongside the RAN.🇯🇵🇦🇺 If you want to go far, go together. #ifyouwanttogofargotogether ＃JMSDFRAN　＃Gou豪together #FOIP @Australian_Navy

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From 9 to 24 March 2026, a P-1 from Fleet Air Wing 3 participated in the U.S. Navy-hosted multilateral exercise (#SEADRAGON2026) in the vicinity of Guam. A P-1 from Fleet Air Wing 3 delivered an outstanding performance with technical expertise, securing victory. ✈️ #FOIP

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From 17th to 21st March, JS AKIZUKI, JS HAMANA conducted a Japan-Australia bilateral exercise (Nichi-Gou Trident 26) 🇯🇵🇦🇺with HMAS TOOWOOMBA in the vicinity of East China Sea. #FOIP

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On 21st March, the JMSDF destroyer JS Kumano dispatched to Australia as part of the Frigate Training 2026, participated in the KAKADU fleet review, the Royal Australian International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbor.🇯🇵🇦🇺 #FOIP #ExKakaduFleetReview26 #AusNavy125 @Australian_Navy

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On 19th March, SH-60K from the JMSDF conducted Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise with MH-60R from the U.S. Navy at Sagami Bay.🚁 #FOIP