TOKYO, Aug. 23 -- Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) issued the following news release:

On August 23, 2025, commencing at 16:00 for approximately 40 minutes, Minister Nakatani received a courtesy call by Norwegian defense delegation including H.E. Mr. FLAM, State Secretary to Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Norway and General Kristoffersen, Chief of Defense of Norway on JMSDF JS Kaga docked at JMSDF Yokosuka Base.

At the outset, Minister Nakatani welcomed their first visit to Japan of the State Secretary Flam and General Kristoffersen and others. State Secretary Flam conveyed his appreciation to Minister Nakatani for hosting the visit and the courtesy call on JS Kaga.

Minister Nakatani welcomed the deployment of Norwegian Navy fr...