Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces
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Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces
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- 📌For details about the Promotion HQ for Transformation of Defense Capabilities, please see the link below.
- Replying to @ModJapan_enWe released the English version materials of cognitive warfare & strategic communication, intelligence-related functions, and virtuous cycle between defense and the economy: mod.go.jp/en/d_policy/de…
Replying to @ModJapan_enUNTPP is the initiative which intends to increase capabilities of UN peacekeepers through the programs. UNFMAC is a course designed to enable peacekeepers to perform life-saving interventions until medical units arrive.JMOD/JSDF will continue its contribution to enhance the medical capacity of UN Peacekeeping Operations.- Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces reposted
On June 17, 2026, ATLA held its first Defense Industry Forum in the Philippines. Around 180 participants attended, including government officials and company representatives from both Japan and the Philippines. The forum provided an active platform for exchange among participant.
- On Jun 24, DM Koizumi met with 🇨🇦 Minister of National Defence McGuinty. They welcomed the recent entry into force of the Agreement concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology between 🇯🇵 and 🇨🇦, and concurred to further deepen defense cooperation & exchanges🤝
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The activity of Chinese Navy vessels in the waters surrounding Japan. At around 0:00 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2026, JMSDF spotted the following three PLAN vessels sailing northwestward in the waters approximately 130 km east of Miyako-jima Island.
- Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces repostedThe activity of a Chinese Navy vessel in the waters surrounding Japan. At around 12:00 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2026, JMSDF spotted PLAN Jiangkai-II-class FFG x 1sailing southeastward in the waters approximately 230 km west of Yokoate-jima Island.
- Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces repostedThe activity of Chinese Navy vessels in the waters surrounding Japan. At around 12:00 p.m., Friday, June 19, 2026, JMSDF spotted PLAN Jiangkai-III-class FFG x 1and Fuyu-class AOE x 1 sailing northeastward in the waters approximately 140 km southeast of Miyako-jima Island.
- On Jun 18, Mr. Yoshino, DG for International Affairs (Europe and NATO) virtually attended the 35th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting hosted by @DefenceHQ🇬🇧 and @BMVg_Bundeswehr🇩🇪💻 #JMOD/#JSDF will continue to provide maximum support for #Ukraine🇯🇵🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraineThe Defence Secretary @DanJarvisMBE is co-chairing the 35th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group today alongside his German counterpart Boris Pistorius. The UK and our allies stand united with President @ZelenskyyUa, Ukraine and the defence of European security.
- Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces repostedChinese aircraft activity around Japan In the afternoon of Friday, June 12, 2026, JASDF spotted Chinese aircraft over the East China Sea. JASDF fighters conducted scrambles to monitor the activity of these aircraft.
- Jun 1-9, #JMOD conducted a capacity building project on Underwater Salvage & Rescue (Welding & Cutting) for Vietnam People’s Navy. All 13 VPN participants gained basic knowledge and enhanced their skills. This new initiative further deepened defense cooperation between🇯🇵🇻🇳.
- Canada conducted its 15th surveillance mission by vessel🇯🇵🤝🇨🇦 From late May to mid-June, @RoyalCanNavy HMCS CHARLOTTETOWN conducted surveillance activities against illicit maritime activities, including North Korea’s ship-to-ship transfers prohibited by the #UNSC resolutions 👀
JMOD/JSDF will continue our close cooperation with relevant countries to ensure effective implementation of the #UNSC resolutions in solidarity with the international community💪 MOD Press Release: mod.go.jp/en/article/202… MOFA Press Release: mofa.go.jp/press/release/… - On Jun 16, DM Koizumi held a Japan-Netherlands Defense Ministerial Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Yeşilgöz‑Zegerius. DM Koizumi welcomed the port call by 🇳🇱 frigate HNLMS De Ruyter and both sides agreed to further deepen 🇯🇵🇳🇱 defense cooperation🤝
