TOKYO, March 7 -- JAMSTEC issued the following press release:
The JMSDF conducted a bilateral exercise "OGURI-VERNY 25" with the French 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 strengthen cooperation with the French Navy
2. Date March 3
3. Exercise Area Off the coast of Darwin
4. Participating Units (1) JMSDF: JS NOSHIRO (2) French Navy: FS VENDEMIAIRE
5. Type of Exercises Tactical Exercise (LEAP FROG, CROSS DECK, Maneuvering exercise), PHOTOEX 6. Notes JS NOSHIRO made a port visit at Darwin, Australia from February 28 to March 3.
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