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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