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Japan Embassy Defense Section DC

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Japan Embassy Defense Section DC

@JapanEmbDCDef

Defense Section at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC. Ministry of Defense.

Washington, DC

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Joined March 2021

Japan Embassy Defense Section DC
@JapanEmbDCDef
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The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is currently conducting Indo-Pacific Deployment 2026, participating in joint exercises with the United States and Pacific island nations to contribute to regional peace and stability.
防衛省海上自衛隊
@JMSDF_PAO
Jun 9
🔸🟠#IPD26🟠🔸 令和8年度インド太平洋方面派遣（IPD26）第2水上部隊の護衛艦 #かが #ふゆづき、補給艦 #ましゅうが日本を出国🇯🇵 海上自衛隊は、IPDでの諸活動を通じ各国海軍との連携を深め、地域の平和と安定、海洋秩序の維持・強化に積極的に貢献していきます🌎⚓ #自由で開かれたインド太平洋
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Pacific Marines
@PacificMarines
Jun 4
Combat Evolved 🛰🎯 #PacificMarines with @3d_Marine_Div use a Neros Archer #attackdrone to impact targets on a live-fire range on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 28, 2026. 📸: Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre | @USMC #3rdmardiv #combatpower #IIIMEF #MarinesInAction
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U.S. Forces Japan
@USForcesJapan
Jun 9
U.S. Space Forces–Japan held its first change of command on June 3. Col. John Patrick assumed command from Col. Ryan Laughton, marking a historic milestone for the newly established component and underscoring deepening 🇺🇸🇯🇵 cooperation in space operations across the Indo‑Pacific.
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Japan Embassy Defense Section DC
@JapanEmbDCDef
Jun 9
This month, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force will conduct “Resolute Dragon 26 (RD26),” a joint exercise with the @USMC in the Kyushu and Okinawa regions, to enhance interoperability for island defense. Check out the video from last year's RD exercise!
防衛省陸上自衛隊
@JGSDF_pr
Jun 9
🇯🇵🇺🇸#陸上自衛隊は、６月２０日から同年６月３０日の間、令和８年度国内における米海兵隊との実動訓練（レゾリュート・ドラゴン２６）を実施します。本訓練を通じて、島しょ防衛における日米間の相互運用性を向上させ、抑止力、対処力の一層の強化を図って参ります。x.com/JGSDF_pr/statu…
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Japan Embassy Defense Section DC
@JapanEmbDCDef
Jun 1
On May 21, Japan, the USA, and Australia conducted joint exercises in the airspace east of Okinawa. The three nations strengthened their tactical capabilities and reaffirmed their strong resolve to “prevent any unilateral attempts to change to the status quo by force.” 🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸🤝🇦🇺
防衛省統合幕僚監部
@jointstaffpa
May 26
令和8年5月21日(木)　日米豪🇯🇵🇺🇸🇦🇺共同訓練
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U.S. Forces Japan
@USForcesJapan
May 21
U.S. Forces Japan is grateful for the support of the @ModJapan_en , the GOJ, and the Japanese people. HIMARS live‑fire exercises ensure our forces remain proficient, interoperable, and ready to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Japan in defense of a #FreeandOpenIndoPacific.
小泉進次郎
@shinjirokoiz
May 20
本訓練にあたり、先月には、私も地元にお伺いし、自治体の皆様、地権者の皆様に本訓練の重要性をご説明させて頂くとともに、東富士演習場に係る地元の皆様の思いを承りました。東富士演習場は、我が国の安全保障上、極めて重要な役割を果たしている演習場です。
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Japan Embassy Defense Section DC
@JapanEmbDCDef
May 21
GEN Arai (Chief of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force) and GEN Kim (Chief of the General Staff of the @ROK_Army) attended a ceremony hosted by GEN Clark (Commander of @USARPAC), reaffirming their strong relationship. The #JGSDF is committed to trilateral 🇯🇵-🇺🇸-🇰🇷cooperation.
防衛省陸上自衛隊
@JGSDF_pr
May 19
【LANPAC／LFD／SLS】🇯🇵🇺🇸🇰🇷 ５月１５日、荒井陸幕長は、キム・ギュハ韓国陸軍参謀総長とともに、ハワイ州太平洋陸軍司令部の所在するフォート・シャフターにおいて、米太平洋陸軍司令官クラーク大将が主催する儀仗式典に参加し、#日米韓の強固な連携を確認しました。 #陸上自衛隊
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Japan Embassy Defense Section DC
@JapanEmbDCDef
May 13
Chief of the Joint Staff General Uchikura attended the closing ceremony for Exercise Balikatan, strengthening partnerships with 🇺🇸, 🇵🇭, & other participants. #JSDF works toward a security environment that does not tolerate unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force.
防衛省統合幕僚監部
@jointstaffpa
May 9
#自衛隊は、フィリピン共和国において4月20日から実施された米比主催多国間共同訓練「バリカタン26」の全ての訓練が終了し、統合幕僚長以下の隊員がクロージングセレモニーに参加しました。
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25th Infantry Division
@25thID
May 10
#Balikatan26 is readiness made real. A look back at multinational partners executing a coastal defense live-fire. This #C2 & #STRIKE integration proves our alliance can operate seamlessly across the archipelago. 🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭🇯🇵🇨🇦 🎥Sgt. Duke Edwards #ArchipelagicDefense
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Naval Surface Forces
@SurfaceWarriors
May 7
⚓⚔️ #WarshipOfTheDay: @DESRON_7, Task Force Ashland Completes Balikatan 2026 Multinational Maritime Event 🌊🚢🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭🇯🇵🇦🇺🇨🇦 🎞️ Angel Rodriguez #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific | #Warfighting | #Readiness | #Lethality @USNavy | @US7thFleet | @INDOPACOM | @USPacificFleet
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Japan Embassy Defense Section DC
@JapanEmbDCDef
May 13
Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted amphibious operations training during their participation in the 🇺🇸-🇵🇭-led multinational exercise Balikatan. The 🇯🇵 Self-Defense Forces will cooperate with allied and friendly nations to maintain and enhance their operational capabilities.
防衛省統合幕僚監部
@jointstaffpa
May 4
【バリカタン２６】水陸両用機雷戦群及び水陸機動団は、日本国内では実施困難な海上から陸上に至る水陸両用作戦の一連の流れに沿った訓練を比国軍と行い、その能力を向上させるとともに、日比両国の連携の強化と相互理解を深化させました。
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Japan Embassy Defense Section DC
@JapanEmbDCDef
May 13
Japan Self-Defense Forces participated in the US-Philippine-led multinational exercise known as Balikatan and, under the supervision of 🇯🇵 Defense Minister Koizumi and 🇵🇭 Defense Secretary Teodoro, conducted surface-to-ship missile firing exercises with the Philippine military.
防衛省統合幕僚監部
@jointstaffpa
May 7
自衛隊は、#米比主催多国間共同訓練 #バリカタン26 に参加中です。写真は、対艦戦闘訓練の状況です。陸上自衛隊北部方面隊は、小泉防衛大臣・テオドロ国防大臣による視察の下、米比軍と連携した88式地対艦誘導弾の実弾射撃を行い、対艦戦闘能力を向上させるとともに、相互理解を深化させました。
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Japan Embassy Defense Section DC
@JapanEmbDCDef
Apr 17
⚓️Led by its latest Mogami-class frigate, the @JMSDF_PAO continues to carry out its duties today.
防衛省海上自衛隊
@JMSDF_PAO
Apr 16
それぞれに「持ち場」がある。仲間を信じて、行動に移す。これからも護り続ける「我らの海」 #海上自衛隊 #護衛艦 #によど #海自0426
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