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Australia, India, Japan, Korea, and the U.S. Complete Multinational Exercise Sea Dragon 2025
March 19, 2025
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (March 13, 2025) Participants from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force(JMSDF), Republic of Korea Navy(ROKN), and the United States Navy pose for a group photo alongside a ROKN P-3 Orion (left), RAAF P-8A Poseidon (center), and JMSDF Kawasaki P-1 (right) during Exercise Sea Dragon 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base , Guam, March 13, 2025.
Republic of Korea Air Force, US Air Force, US Navy Conduct F-35 Air Integration Training during Freedom Shield 25
March 15, 2025
250313-N-GC571-1475 SEA OF JAPAN (March 13, 2025) An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “Warhawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during Exercise Freedom Shield 25, a defense-oriented, annual exercise featuring live, virtual and field-based training that engages alliance forces and governmental agencies, March 13, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nate Jordan)
Five Indo-Pacific nations begin Exercise Sea Dragon 25
March 6, 2025
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam March 3, 2025 – Sea Dragon 25 participants, including Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) communities from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), and the United States Navy, pose for a group photo during opening ceremony and exercise commencement. (U.S. Navy photo by MCC (SW) Matthew R Cole)
ROK, USFK, CNFK embark USS Carl Vinson, exploring operations and capabilities
March 2, 2025
250301-N-TD381-2271 AT SEA (March 1, 2025) Distinguished visitors from U.S. Forces Korea, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, and the Republic of Korea Navy join together with leadership from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Carrier Air Wing 2, and Carrier Strike Group 1 on Vinson’s flight deck, March 1, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah B. Goessl)
Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. participate in Fleet Synthetic Training-Joint 25-71 (Resilient Shield)
February 24, 2025
FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 24, 2025) U.S. Navy Lt. Hayden Mason, the tactical action officer aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86), mans a watch station in the ship’s combat information alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors from the Maya-class guided-missile destroyer JS Haguro (DDG 180) during Fleet Synthetic Training-Joint (FST-J) 25-71 (Resilient Shield), Feb. 24. Fleet Synthetic Training-Joint (FST-J) 25-71 (Resilient Shield) is an annual computer-generated exercise focused on Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), designed to integrate and hone warfighting skills collectively in a tactically demanding environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian G. Reynolds)
U.S. Navy Joins Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo in Indonesia
February 19, 2025
Ships maneuver ahead of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) while in formation during Multinational Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in the Bali Sea, Feb. 16, 2025.
US, Japan Conduct Combined Operations
February 19, 2025
SULU SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) sails alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Asahi-class destroyer JS Asahi (DD-119) during bilateral operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10, 2025. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe)
US, Australia, and UK forces conduct joint combined operations
February 11, 2025
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 6, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), support flight operations for a Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter on Benfold’s flight deck during multilateral operations with Australia and the United Kingdom in the South China Sea, Feb. 6. Benfold is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s Largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Monica Walker.)
France, Japan, U.S. Partner in Multi-Large Deck Event in Philippine Sea
February 6, 2025
Australia, Japan, Philippines, and United States Conducted Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
February 5, 2025
Maritime Cooperative Activity consisting of Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Hobart, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Akizuki, Philippine Navy ship BRPJose Rizal, and United States Navy ship USS Benfold. *** Local Caption *** Naval and air force units from Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the United States, conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines� Exclusive Economic Zone on 5 February 2025. Australia has participated in MCAs with the Philippines since 2023, underlining our commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Australia�s participation supports the right to freedom of navigation and overflight under international law, other lawful uses of the sea and international airspace, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Strong cooperation and the ability to work together, demonstrated through activities such this, enhance our interoperability and readiness to respond to shared security challenges with partners and allies. HMAS Hobart participated in the MCA during a six-week Regional Presence Deployment (RPD). RPDs in the Indo-Pacific demonstrate Australia�s commitment and ability to maintain a near continuous presence in the region to support regional security and stability.
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