TOKYO, July 31 -- JMSDF issued the following news:
The Indo-Pacific Deployment 2025 (IPD25) unit will participate in a multilateral exercise (Super
Garuda Shield 25) hosted by the U.S. and Indonesian Armed Forces as described below in order to
strengthen cooperation to realize a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific".
1. Objectives
(1) To improve JMSDF's tactical capabilities
(2) To enhance mutual understanding and strengthen relationship with the participating countries
2. Period
August 24 - September 4
3. Exercise Area
In and around the Republic of Indonesia (Java Island, Sumatra Island, Dabo Singkep Island)
4. Participating Units
(1) Commanding Officer: CAPT HIRAI Katsuhide, Commander, Landing Ship Division 1
(2) Unit: JS OSUMI and two LCAC ...