Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

Official Twitter English account of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)

[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force @jmsdf_pao_eng]

【Announcement📢】
Thank you for always following us! We're excited to announce that we'll be moving to a new official SNS account. To bring you even better content, we invite you to follow our new account✨

New account link➡@JMSDF_PAO

We appreciate your continued support!

[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force @jmsdf_pao_eng]

【Announcement📢】
Thank you for always following us! We're excited to announce that we'll be moving to a new official SNS account. To bring you even better content, we invite you to follow our new account✨

New account link➡@JMSDF_PAO

We appreciate your continued support!

[KOARMADA2 @Koarmada2SBY]

Harbour Phase Latma Kakadu 2024, Danguskamla Hadiri National Reception

TNI AL. Koarmada II. 8 September 2024

[Dave Mazur @RCNintheUSN]

And here they are alongside Darwin Australia getting ready to sail for KAKADU. We are looking forward to operating together for another two weeks.

[Canadian Joint Operations Command @CJOC_COIC]

#DYK KAEDE ➕ Exercise ➡ KAEDEX?
JS ARIAKE (DD-109) and HMCS VANCOUVER (FFH 331) manoeuvre as they conduct a PHOTOEX while at sea on 06 September 2024 during KAEDEX.
KAEDEX is a bilateral exercise between 🇨🇦 and 🇯🇵 named for the sugar maple (kaede in Japanese).

[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force @jmsdf_pao_eng]

☟Please take a look at the scenes of JMSDF personnel hard at work in their training.

[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force @jmsdf_pao_eng]

🇯🇵🤝🇨🇦
Japan-Canada Bilateral Exercise “KAEDEX 24-2”

#JS_ARIAKE (IPD24) conducted a bilateral exercise “KAEDEX 24-2” with @RoyalCanNavy #HMCS_VANCOUVER to realize a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific.

We will continue to enhance our collaboration with the Royal Canadian Navy!!

[Deutsche Marine @deutschemarine]

"Thanks for having us! 🇦🇺🤝 It was an incredible opportunity working alongside our allies in the recent multinational task group. Excited for more cooperative activities ahead! 🇯🇵🇫🇷🇮🇹🇩🇪

#StrongerTogether
#IPD24

[Royal Australian Navy @Australian_Navy]

The atmosphere was electric at HMAS Coonawarra as international warships arrived for Exercise Kakadu 2024.

#ExKakadu #KA24

[Royal Australian Navy @Australian_Navy]

🇦🇺 🇯🇵 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇩🇪 Thanks for having us.

HMAS Sydney recently joined a multinational task group to conduct cooperative activities including officer of the watch manoeuvres, key leadership engagement cross-decking and a replenishment at sea.

📸LSIS Goodman

#AusNavy #WorkingNavy

[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force @jmsdf_pao_eng]

Rest day today
Taking it slow and recharging my energy.
Wishing everyone a wonderful day as well!

#Sunday

[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force @jmsdf_pao_eng]

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.🇯🇵🤝🇬🇧

[U.S. Forces Korea @USForcesKorea]

🌊 #StrengthInUnity 🌊 
Warships & sailors from @ROK_Navy, @RoyalCanNavy, @JMSDF_PAO & @USNavy sail in formation in the Philippine Sea during #PacificVanguard.

#FreeAndOpenIndoPacific
@ROK_MND | @jmsdf_pao_eng | @INDOPACOM

[Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces @ModJapan_en]

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

[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force @jmsdf_pao_eng]

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

[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force @jmsdf_pao_eng]

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

[Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces @ModJapan_en]

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.

[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force @jmsdf_pao_eng]

#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」

[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force @jmsdf_pao_eng]

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

[ALPACI - Joint French Forces in French Polynesia @ALPACI_FAPF]

Integration of FS Bretagne in support of the CSG Cavour 🇫🇷🇮🇹
@MarineNationale
@ItalianNavy
#FreeandOpenIndoPacific

[Deutsche Marine @deutschemarine]

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