The Department of National Defense bolstered the Philippines' air defense capabilities with the official acceptance and turnover of the TPS-P14ME Mobile Air Surveillance Radar System acquired from Japan during a ceremony held on April 29, 2023, at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo.

PVM Miyake visited Latvia for the first time as JMOD political officer, and paid a courtesy call on Minister of Defence Spruds @aizsardzibasmin on Apr 30. They discussed regional affairs and defense cooperation & exchanges, and concurred to continue working closely together.

#LockedShields2024 has concluded on April 26. We have achieved a deeper partnership with the UK and the private sector by tackling challenges under the practical scenario in a solid manner.

#LS24 #JMOD / #JSDF Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧

PVM Miyake observed #LockedShields2024 , an international cyber defense exercise on April 25. JMOD/JSDF reinforced its cyber defense capability by participating in #LockedShields2024 .

#JMOD / #JSDF #LS24

Vice-Minister of Defense for International Affairs Serizawa attended virtually the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting hosted by Department of Defense 🇺🇸 on April 26. JMOD/JSDF will continue to provide maximum support for Ukraine🇯🇵🇺🇦

#JMOD / #JSDF #StandWithUkraine #Ukraine

Parliamentary Vice-Minister Miyake met with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Meilūnas Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine on April 29. They discussed regional affairs and Japan-Lithuania cooperation and exchanges. They concurred to continue working closely together.   🇯🇵🇱🇹

#JMOD / #JSDF #Lithuania

PVM Miyake met with Vice Minister Tomkus Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 on April 29 and stated his honor for the first visit to 🇱🇹 as JMOD ministers They concurred to promote defense cooperation & exchanges including collaboration through the demining coalition and cooperation in cyber field.

🇱🇹Viceminister Žilvinas Tomkus met with 🇯🇵Viceminister Miyake Shingo, marking the first visit of such a high-level Japan's defence representative to Lithuania. Discussions focused on regional security: from Russia, Kaliningrad & Belarus to Indo-Pacific, China & North Korea.

On Apr 24, MOD Kihara gave letters of appointment to two JSDF personnel scheduled to be dispatched to UNMISS as a deputy chief of staff and a deputy chief of staff personal assistant.
#JMOD / #JSDF will continue to contribute to the peace and stability of South Sudan.

🇯🇵🇺🇸🇰🇷 convened the Defense Trilateral Talks (DTT) via VTC. The trilateral cooperation is momentous for the peace and stability in the region. We will strengthen the cooperation through various opportunities moving forward.

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One of our greatest advantages is our #AlliesAndPartners around the world. Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces shares our values and interests in ensuring space remains safe, sustainable, and secure. #StrongerTogether 🇺🇸🇯🇵

General Whiting, Commander @US_SPACECOM visited the Japan Ministry of Defense and gave a courtesy call on DM Kihara on Apr 24.
During the meeting, they confirmed to accelerate bilateral cooperation including Space Domain Awareness (SDA) to further strengthen #JapanUSAlliance .🇯🇵🇺🇸

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#USINDOPACOM Commander Adm. John C. Aquilino receives the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun from Japanese Minister of Defense Minoru Kihara during an award presentation ceremony.

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