TOKYO, Aug. 6 -- Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) issued the following press release:
The Overseas Training Cruise 2025 unit conducted a goodwill exercise with the Chilean Navy as
described below in order to strengthen cooperation to realize a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific".
1. Objectives
(1) To improve the JMSDF's tactical capabilities
(2) To promote friendship and mutual understanding with the Chilean Navy
2. Date
August 5
3. Exercise Area
In the vicinity of Valparaiso
4. Participating Units
(1) JMSDF: JS KASHIMA, JS SHIMAKAZE
(2) Chilean Navy: CNS CAPITAN PRAT
5. Type of Exercise
Tactical Maneuvering, COMMEX, PHOTOEX
6. Notes
JS KASHIMA, JS SHIMAKAZE made a port visit at Valparaiso, the Republic of Chile from August
2 to 5.
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