TOKYO, May 16 -- JMSDF issued the following press release:
The JMSDF conducted a bilateral exercise with the U.S. Navy (USN) as described below in order to strengthen the capability of the Japan-U.S. Alliance for effective deterrence and response.
1. Objectives (1) To improve the JMSDF's tactical capabilities (2) To improve interoperability between the JMSDF and the USN
2. Date May 15
3. Exercise Area Sagami Bay
4. Participating Units (1) JMSDF: SH-60K (2) USN: MH-60R
5. Type of Exercises Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise
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