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Japan Maritime Self Defence Force

Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Jorde Lenoy conducts an Indigenous welcome ceremony during an official reception on board HMAS Hobart in Yokosuka, Japan. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.
ADF People 

Indigenous sailors showcase culture in Japan

11/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1882 Views 5 Comments Chief of Navy, HMAS Hobart, Indigenous, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, US Navy

Three Indigenous sailors from HMAS Hobart opened an official reception on board the ship in Yokosuka, Japan, during International Fleet Review

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HMAS Hobart prepares to sail past the reviewing ship, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter carrier JS Izumo, during the International Fleet Review 2022 off the coast of Yokosuka, Japan. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.
Japan News Royal Australian Navy 

Aussie ships and sub in Japanese Fleet Review

11/11/202216/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2601 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment

Australian vessels have joined about 40 ships and submarines that sailed in formation near Tokyo on November 6 to commemorate

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Royal Australian Navy personnel from HMA Ships Hobart, Stalwart and Farncomb march during the International Fleet Review 2022 parade in Yokosuka, Japan. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.
Japan News Royal Australian Navy USA 

Visit to Japan strengthens relationship

08/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1938 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond visited Japan for high-level talks and official events to mark the 70th anniversary of

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Navy sailor Leading Seaman Musician Henry Liang and Navy Indigenous Cultural Performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins, play traditional instruments during the recording of a music clip for the Japanese International Fleet Review 2022, at Garden Island, Fleet Base East. Story by Commander Fenn Kemp. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.
Japan News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Cultural tribute keeps friends in tune

01/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1961 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Navy Band

Australia’s partnership with Japan has been highlighted through music, in an unusual demonstration on Sydney Harbour. CAPTION: Navy sailor Leading

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HMAS Perth boatswain’s mates Able Seaman Patrick Kehoe and Seaman Mitchell Milne fire a 12.7mm Browning machine gun while conducting anti-aircraft firing serials. Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Fleet goes all guns blazing

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1617 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, French Navy, HMAS Perth, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Royal Malaysian Navy, Royal Thai Navy, US Navy

The fleet went ‘all guns blazing’ into the Exercise Kakadu sea phase, with six warships from six nations combining for

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Hobart-class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney strikes a land target with a Harpoon surface-to-surface missile during Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2022. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin.
Asia Japan News Pacific Royal Australian Navy USA 

Forces combine for firepower mission

09/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2651 Views 0 Comments Evolved Sea Sparrow, Exercise Pacific Vanguard, HMAS Perth, HMAS Sydney, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment, Republic of Korea Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, US Navy

In the seas off the tropical island of Guam, five nations have again combined to test their maritime warfare skills

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Japan News Overseas Pacific Royal Australian Navy USA 

HMAS Sydney missile fire on regional deployment

19/08/202223/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3108 Views 0 Comments HMAS Supply, HMAS Sydney, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment, Republic of Korea Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, US Navy

Royal Australian Navy guided missile destroyer, HMAS Sydney, displayed its sophisticated naval combat capabilities while participating in Exercise Pacific Dragon

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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Admiral Toshiyuki Hirata, left, Royal Canadian Navy Rear Admiral Christopher Robinson and Royal Australian Navy Commodore Paul O’Grady. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.
Japan News Overseas Royal Australian Navy 

The power of friendship

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2033 Views 0 Comments Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, RIMPAC, Royal Canadian Navy

Eight years ago, 51 naval officers from 50 countries walked through the gates of the US Naval War College at

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The ship's company of HMAS Arunta line the upper decks as they return to Fleet Base East in Sydney after a three-month regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh and Lieutenant Commander Victor Yee. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.
Asia India Japan News Royal Australian Navy USA 

Warm welcome for crew

10/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1869 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, US Navy

HMAS Arunta returned to Fleet Base East on April 5 after a three-month regional presence deployment to South-East and North

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HMAS Arunta, left, sails in company with US Navy destroyer USS Momsen and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Yūdachi. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by US Navy Aicrewman Regnor Vondedenroth.
Japan News Royal Australian Navy USA 

Arunta and Poseidon in the South China Sea

17/03/202219/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2114 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, P-8A Poseidon, US Navy

The Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Arunta and a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft recently joined

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HMAS Warramunga sails astern of Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Inazuma as the two ships conduct a transit in-company after departing Kure, Japan to conduct exercise Nichi-gou Trident. Photo by Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.
Asia News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Australia & Japan conduct Exercise Nichi-gou Trident.

19/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2185 Views 0 Comments HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Warramunga, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, NICHI GOU TRIDENT

HMAS Warramunga and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Inazuma are currently conducting Exercise Nichi-gou Trident. CAPTION: HMAS Warramunga sails

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JS Hakuryu leads (l-r) JS Asayuki, HMAS Ballarat, HMAS Adelaide, JS Umigiri and HMAS Success in formation on approach to Sydney during Exercise NICHI GOU TRIDENT. Photo by Leading Seaman Nina Fogliani
Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Navy 

Japan/Australian submarine exercise ends

23/04/201624/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5470 Views 0 Comments Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, KAKADU, NICHI GOU TRIDENT

Ships and aircraft from the Royal Australian Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) have completed bilateral Exercise NICHI GOU TRIDENT off

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