Oct. 12, 2022

U.S. and Japan armies sign preliminary armaments cooperation agreement

WASHINGTON — Representatives from the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force agreed to a framework for future cooperation during a bilateral meeting Monday.

Oct. 4, 2022

HIMARS, Excalibur Rounds Headed for Ukraine in $625 Million Security Assistance Package

PENTAGON — The Defense Department announced an additional $625 million in security assistance which will include equipment specifically tailored to what Ukraine needs in the short term.

Jan. 5, 2022

Austin Looking Forward to Discussions With Japanese Counterpart

DOD NEWS — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, joined by U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, will meet virtually with Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa and Japanese Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo.

Jan. 4, 2022

Joint Command Post Exercise between the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and U.S Army

CAMP ITAMI, JAPAN — The 206th Digital Liaison Detachment (DLD) supported the 25th Infantry Division (ID) by participating in the 40th annual Yama Sukura (YS) 81, the largest United States-Japan bilateral- and joint-command post exercise, here from 1-13 December.

May 25, 2021

Engineering Friendships Under Fuji

Japan — Maj. Tanaka Hiroaki of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force's elite Central Readiness Regiment has invited a team of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—JED officers to observe, remark, and take part in a United Nations exercise taking place at Kita Fuji, a JGSDF training facility located on the slopes of one of the world’s most famous mountain.

April 30, 2021

CJCS Hosts Republic of Korea, Japanese Counterparts for Trilateral Discussions

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley hosted a trilateral meeting in Hawaii with Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Won In Choul, and Japanese Chief of Staff, Joint Staff Gen. Koji Yamazaki yesterday. 

March 10, 2021

Secretary of Defense's Trip to Asia to Focus on Strengthening Partnerships With Japan, Korea, India

PENTAGON — The Defense Department announced the first international trip by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, who will visit three nations in the Indo-Pacific region.

Aug. 29, 2020

Esper, Japanese Defense Minister Discuss Cooperative Efforts

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono discussed ways to strengthen the already strong U.S.-Japanese partnership during a meeting at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.