TOKYO, Sept. 16 -- JASDF issued the following news:
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), together with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), conducted bilateral training with the U.S. Forces (USF) to enhance the rescue response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. Alliance. The details are as follows:
1. Purpose To strengthen rescue response capabilities and tactical skills through cooperation between the JMSDF and the JASDF, as well as to enhance the Japan-U.S. bilateral response capabilities.
2. Dates Sep 2 - Sep 12, 2025
3. Location The sea and airspace around Iwakuni, the Bungo Channel, and south of Shikoku
4. Participating Units a. J A S DF: U-125A, UH-60J, Air Rescue Wing b. JMSDF: US-2, 31st Air Fleet c. U S F: MC-130J, 353rd Special Operations Wing MV-22, 36th Marine Air Group HH-60W, 33rd Rescue Squadron F-35B, 12th Marine Air Group MV-22, AH-1, CH-53, 36th Marine Air Group
5. Training Contents Search and rescue training
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