#JASDF ( #KokuJieitai ) participated in U.S.-Philippines joint exercise #Balikatan2024 Apr 22-27 as an observer for the first time. We will contribute to the effort to foster peace and stability in #IndoPacific by strengthening cooperation with the U.S., Philippines and others.

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force & U.S. Air Force conducted bilateral training to
enhance deterrence and response capabilities of Japan-U.S. Alliance. #FreeandOpenIndoPacific

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

April 18, #GenUchikura , COS, #JASDF lectured to students at #USAF Air University ( #ACSC ).
He introduced the security environment in #IndoPacific and JASDF's activities. He also shared his experience emphasizing an effective human network is key for future #DefenseCooperation

Apr 16, #JASDF COS #GenUchikura & VCOS #LtGenOgasawara welcomed #RAF DCAS AM Lloyd. During visit, they deepened mutual understanding and reaffirmed to strengthen relationship to realize #FOIP . 🇯🇵🤝🇬🇧Royal Air Force #JapanUK #IndoPacific

April 11 and 12, Gen Uchikura, COS, #JASDF participated in the Space Chiefs Forum and the #CSpO initiative Principals' Board in the U.S. to share the views among countries on issues of space domain 🛰️ and to further deepen mutual understanding of responsible use of space.

【The first transfer case of finished equipment】
Last October, Japan delivered the air surveillance radar system to the #Philippines 🇵🇭as the first transfer case of finished equipment. Check out our efforts in the video.
#JMOD #PhilippineAirForce #AcceleratewithExcellence

Committed to a free and open
Indo-Pacific.

Watch as PACAF and Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft escort airforce B-52 Stratofortress Bombers during a #BomberTaskForce mission.

Check out the video which shows some of the efforts by #JMOD / #JSDF Capacity Building Programs with 🇵🇭Armed Forces of the Philippines Philippine Army Philippine Navy Philippine Air Force and 🇫🇯Republic of Fiji Military Forces
#FreeandOpenIndoPacific

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10th Support Group hosted a bilateral engagement at Torii Station on 13 Mar. Nearly 70 servicemembers from Japan Ground, Air and Maritime Self Defense Forces attended the fellowship and training.
在日米軍司令部(USFJ) U.S. Army Pacific U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Department of Defense 🇺🇸 U.S. Army 陸上自衛隊 防衛省 海上自衛隊 防衛省 航空自衛隊

Mar 21, VCOS #LtGenOgasawara met Brig Gen Friedel, Fifth Air Force Deputy Commander. They agreed to maintain bilateral cooperation to enhance #JapanUSAlliance amid the severe security environment surrounding Japan.

From March 4 to 15, #JASDF participated in French Space Command's #AsterX 2024 at ＠CNES in Toulouse, France. We strengthened our SDA capabilities and information sharing structure with the participant countries by training together at the space domain exercise.

【山口県下関沖における貨物船の転覆による人命救助に係る災害派遣】
本日、山口県下関沖にて発生した貨物船の転覆について、第７管区海上保安本部長から乗組員の捜索救助に係る #災害派遣 要請を受け、航空自衛隊 #航空救難団 のＵＨ－６０などによる捜索救助活動を開始しております。（写真は参考）

Lt Gen Kakihara, Commander, Air Development & Test Command, participated in #NDIAPOST24 hosted by @NDIA, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. This contributes to enhancing JASDF's science and technology, and defense capabilities.
We will continue to deepen cooperation with the US and partners.

Happy #InternationalWomensDay ! Female military officers gather in Canberra 🇲🇾🇸🇪🇳🇿🇯🇵🇺🇸 to share a message of unity through diversity. Wishing you all an #IWD2024 filled with joy & laughter ☀️♀️
General Angus Campbell #womeninmilitary #ServicesAttachesandAdvisersGroup #InspireInclusion

This year again, on Sunday, Mar 3, #KokuJieitai Senior #NCO Association supported #TokyoMarathon 2024 as a #volunteer on courses in front of Ministry of Defense and various locations in Tokyo. More than 200 #JASDF personnel took part in this ongoing volunteer work for runners.

From Feb 27 to 29, #KokuJieitai ( #JASDF ) participated in Civil Engineering Key Leaders Engagement hosted by PACAF in Hawaii. We will work on deepening #JapanUSAlliance in various fields including civil engineering.🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸

Jan 19-Mar 6, #JASDF PACAF Royal Australian Air Force concluded a Trilateral exercise in #CopeNorth24 . We enhanced our skills, Japan-US joint response capabilities and trilateral interoperability. We remain committed to contribute to the stability of the #IndoPacific region.

PACAF bolstered combat readiness and interoperability while conducting refueling operations with Japan Air Self-Defense Force during #CopeNorth24 , recently.

📸 Senior AirmanArickDuffey
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command