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

Oct 5-16, JMOD/JSDF contributed to #USPACOM Regional Military WPS Advisor Course as instructors and participants. The Indo-Pacific Defense WPS Steering Committee also brought together🇯🇵🇺🇸🇦🇺🇨🇦🇳🇿🇵🇭🇵🇬to discuss future cooperation. JMOD/JSDF will continue advancing WPS in the region!

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

The two ministers also shared the view that the security of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions is indivisible and concurred on maintaining close coordination to further deepen 🇯🇵🇫🇮 defense cooperation🤝

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

On Oct 26, DM Koizumi met with Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen. At the outset of the meeting, DM Koizumi welcomed Minister Häkkänen on his second visit to Japan.

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

Defense of Japan 2026 English version (Annual White Paper) is now released!
For more details, please visit our website or refer to the book.

#JMOD #JSDF

↓Click below
https://t.co/eK6gooRT4U

[Japan Joint Staff @JapanJointStaff]

Chinese aircraft activity around Japan
・On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, JASDF spotted Chinese aircraft over the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
・JASDF fighters conducted scrambles to monitor the activity of these aircraft.

[Japan Joint Staff @JapanJointStaff]

Chinese aircraft activity around Japan
・From the morning through the afternoon of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, JASDF spotted a Chinese aircraft over the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
・JASDF fighters conducted scrambles to monitor the activity of this aircraft.

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

On Oct 22, DM Koizumi received a courtesy call from U.S. @RepMarkAlford and @RepTroyDowning. He emphasized the critical importance of maintaining communication with the U.S. Congress for a strong Japan-U.S. Alliance, and welcomed their visit to JMOD 🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸

[Japan Joint Staff @JapanJointStaff]

Chinese aircraft activity around Japan
- From the morning through the afternoon of Monday, October 19, 2026, JASDF spotted Chinese aircraft over the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
- JASDF fighters conducted scrambles to monitor the activity of these aircraft.

[Japan Joint Staff @JapanJointStaff]

The activity of a Chinese Navy vessel in the waters surrounding Japan.
- At around 4:00 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2026, JMSDF spotted PLAN Jiangkai-II-class FFG x 1 (hull number 532) sailing eastward in the waters approximately 100 km west of Kuchinoerabu-jima Island.

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At around 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2026, JMSDF spotted PLAN Dongdiao-class AGI x 1 (hull number 798) sailing eastward in the waters approximately 100 km west of Kuchinoerabu-jima Island.

[Japan Joint Staff @JapanJointStaff]

At around 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2026, JMSDF spotted PLAN Dongdiao-class AGI x 1 (hull number 796) sailing southward in the waters approximately 80 km northwest of Kume-jima Island.

[Japan Joint Staff @JapanJointStaff]

At around 11:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2026, JMSDF spotted PLANLuyang-III-class DDG x 1 (hull number 121) and Fuyu-class AOE x 1 (hullnumber 901) sailing southeastward in the waters approximately 140 km westof Kuchinoerabu-jima Island.

[Japan Joint Staff @JapanJointStaff]

At around 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2026, JMSDF spotted the following three PLAN vessels sailing northeastward in the waters approximately 220km south of Miyako-jima Island.

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

On Oct 20, SM Odawara received a courtesy call from Commander-in-Chief Tran Thanh NGHIEM of Vietnam People’s Navy. They welcomed the steady progress in the cooperation between JMSDF and Vietnam People’s Navy. JMOD/JSDF will further strengthen defense cooperation with Vietnam.

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

On Oct 19, SM Odawara received a courtesy call from Gen. Wilsbach @Official CSAF. They discussed flexible air dispersal and joint exercises, reaffirming continued Japan-U.S. cooperation to strengthen Alliance deterrence and response capabilities.

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

Summary: https://t.co/xDMxPgThh9

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

Oct 19, DM Koizumi met with DM Khaled of Malaysia and agreed to strengthen defense cooperation on maritime security and defense equipment under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and continue collaborating for regional peace and stability.

[Acquisition Technology & Logistics Agency @atla_kouhou_en]

Thank you for visiting the ATLA booth at Land Forces 2026 in Perth! We were delighted to showcase Japan’s defense equipment and technologies to so many visitors, making this a truly rewarding exhibition. We hope this event will serve as an opportunity to foster new connections between Japan and our international partners and further strengthen our cooperation. We look forward to seeing you again at future events! 🦘
#LandForces2026 #Japan #ATLA #DefenseEquipment #JapanAustralia

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

On Oct 16, VM Ando delivered a keynote address at “Road to Schuman,” highlighting the importance of deepening security and defense cooperation with the EU and its Member States as Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security become increasingly inseparable🇯🇵🇪🇺
https://t.co/qX4onLSksa

[Japan Joint Staff @JapanJointStaff]

Activities of a Chinese Navy Aircraft Carrier
-On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, JMSDF spotted several PLAN vessels, including Kuznetsov-class CV "Liaoning" (hull number 16), sailing in the waters approximately 250 km south of Ishigaki-jima Island.