TOKYO, Sept. 22 -- JMSDF issued the following news:
Participation in Multilateral Exercise (UNITAS2025) hosted by the United States Navy
The Overseas Training Cruise 2025 unit participated in a multilateral exercise "UNITAS2025" hosted
by the United States Navy (USN) as described below in order to strengthen cooperation to realize a
"Free and Open Indo-Pacific."
1. Objectives
(1) To improve the JMSDF's tactical capabilities
(2) To strengthen cooperation with the participating countries
2. Period
September 19 - 20
3. Exercise Area
In the vicinity of Mayport
4. Participating Units
JMSDF: JS KASHIMA, JS SHIMAKAZE
5. Type of Exercise
Tactical Maneuvering, COMMEX, PHOTOEX
6. Notes
(1) This is the first time that the JMSDF unit has participated ...