TOKYO, Aug. 22 -- JMSDF issued the following news:
he 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
August 15
3. Exercise Area
West of Kyushu
4. Participating Units
(1) JMSDF: JS OUMI
(2) USN: MT STENA IMPERATIVE
5. Type of Exercise
Replenishment at Sea
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