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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
US F-35-Carrying Warship Holds 1st Naval Drill With Japanese Navy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy flattop trained with a Japanese warship for the first time since arriving in Japan earlier this year.
Solving Japan's Joint Operations Problem
By John Wright
Japan needs its own Goldwater-Nichols, forcing jointness upon the Self Defense Forces.
3 US Carrier Strike Groups Hold Massive Naval Drill with South Korean, Japanese Navies in Western Pacific
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy is conducting a three-carrier strike force exercise off the Korean Peninsula from November 11-14.
India, Japan Set to Deepen Anti-Submarine Warfare Cooperation
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India and Japan are considering expanding joint anti-submarine warfare training.
Philippines’ Duterte First Head of State to Visit Japan’s Largest Warship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Philippine president purportedly expressed his willingness to deepen defense cooperation with Japan while onboard.
South China Sea: Japan’s Largest Warship Concludes Drill With US Navy Littoral Combat Ship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and U.S. Navy completed a passing exercise in the South China Sea this week.
Japan Dispatches Biggest Warship to Protect US Navy Vessel, Putting New Security Law to Work
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan has issued its first order to protect a U.S. Navy warship under the country’s new security legislation.
Japanese Warships to Join US Carrier Strike Group Off Korean Peninsula
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is preparing to send several warships to waters off the Korean peninsula.
Philippines to Receive First 2 Aircraft From Japan
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first two of five TC-90s are expected to arrive next week.
Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Commissions Second Helicopter Carrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s newest surface combatant entered service on March 22.
Japan Maritime Self Defense Force to Send Largest Carrier to the South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan plans to dispatch its largest warship to the disputed waters.