TOKYO, May 16 -- JMSDF issued the following press release:

The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2025(IPD25) unit conducted a goodwill exercise with the Indonesian 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 Indonesian Navy

2. Date May 15

3. Exercise Area Off the coast of Jakarta

4. Participating Units (1) JMSDF: JS YAHAGI (IPD25 First Surface Unit) (2) Indonesian Navy: KRI CUT NYAK DIEN

5. Type of Exercise Maneuvering exercise

6. Notes JS YAHAGI made a port visit at Jakarta, the Republic of Indonesia from May 12 to May 15.

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