JMSDF

JMSDF Launches ‘Fleet Surface Force’, Scrapping Decades-Old ‘Escort Fleet’

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On March 23, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) formally disbanded its long-standing “Fleet Escort Force” (護衛艦隊) and established a new “Fleet Surface Force” (水上艦隊), marking its most sweeping organizational overhaul since 1954. The reform also includes the creation of a new “Information Warfare/Operations Command” (情報作戦集団), reflecting a shift toward integrated, multi-domain operations. End of … Read more

France, Japan, U.S. Partner in Multi-Large Deck Event in Philippine Sea

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U.S. Navy press release The exercise will involve ships from the U.S. Navy’s Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG), the French Carrier Strike Group, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. This MLDE is designed to advance coordination and cooperation between French, Japanese and U.S. maritime forces while simultaneously demonstrating capabilities in multi-domain operations, promoting a shared … Read more