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On Jul 22, DM Koizumi visited Paris and held a meeting with 🇫🇷 Minister Vautrin. They confirmed their commitment to continue working closely together, in accordance with the Japan-France Defense Roadmap, to enhance deterrence in the region🇯🇵🤝🇫🇷
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Today, Minister McGuinty joined his counterparts from the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan, to announce that Canada will become the first observer nation in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
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The Defence Secretary joins counterparts from Japan, Italy and Canada to discuss the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
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We are delighted to welcome Canada as our first #GCAP# Observer!
Read the quadrilateral joint statement to find out why this is an important moment for our programme and how Canada will benefit from being a GCAP Observer:
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On Jul 21, DM Koizumi held the Trilateral Defense Ministerial Meeting with 🇬🇧 SecDef Streetings and 🇮🇹 DM Crosetto to discuss #GCAP#. The Ministers welcome the conclusion of the GIGO-JV contract and reaffirmed their commitment to further accelerate the programme🇯🇵🇬🇧🇮🇹
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On Jul 21, DM Koizumi, alongside 🇬🇧 SecDef Streeting, 🇮🇹 DM Crosetto and 🇨🇦 DM McGuinty, announced Canada’s participation to Global Combat Air Programme (#GCAP#) as an Observer🇯🇵🇬🇧🇮🇹🇨🇦
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On Jul 20, DM Koizumi visited HMNB Portsmouth, which is the home port for HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales. The Royal Navy's project, "Beehive" is equipped with a Japanese-made engine and controller!
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On Jul 21, DM Koizumi held a meeting with 🇮🇹 Minister Crosetto. Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to closely advancing defense cooperation, ensuring the success of GCAP, and looked forward to the 🇯🇵🇬🇧🇮🇹 meeting later that day.
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Jul 2–10, JMOD/JMSDF conducted the Japan-ASEAN and Japan-Pacific Islands Ship Rider Cooperation Program aboard the JS KAGA. Through maritime law seminars, observing onboard training, and shared experiences, participants deepened exchanges and enhanced mutual understanding🤝
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On Jul 20, DM Koizumi visited the @FIAFarnborough International Airshow, one of the world's largest aerospace and defense exhibitions. He toured the GCAP pavilion and 🇯🇵 booths, highlighting the strengths of 🇯🇵’s defense industry and advanced technology to a global audience.
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The activity of Chinese and Russian Navy vessels in the waters surrounding Japan.
- At around 2:00 a.m., Thursday, July 16, 2026, JMSDF spotted the following four PLAN and RFN vessels sailing southward in the waters approximately 90 km southwest of Kume-jima Island.
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The activity of a Russian Navy vessel in the waters surrounding Japan.
- At around 0:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2026, JMSDF spotted RFN Slava-class CG x 1 (hull number 011) sailing northeastward in the waters approximately 110 km southwest of Tsushima Island.
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Jul 17, DM Koizumi received a courtesy call from Air Marshal Yusuf Jauhari, Head of the Defense Logistics Agency of Indonesia's Ministry of Defence, and the delegation. Japan will continue to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation and contribute to regional peace&stability🇯🇵🇮🇩
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Before the ministerial meeting, SM Miyazaki welcomed Gen. Giang at the Joint Staff College. Japan-Vietnam educational exchanges continue to make steady progress and serve as an important foundation for the bilateral relationship🇯🇵🤝🇻🇳
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DM Koizumi held a meeting on Jul 13 and a luncheon meeting on Jul 15 with Gen. Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam. The Ministers agreed to work together to promote regional peace and stability🇯🇵🤝🇻🇳
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DM Koizumi held a meeting on Jul 13 and a luncheon meeting on Jul 15 with Gen. Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam. The Ministers agreed to work together to promote regional peace and stability🇯🇵🤝🇻🇳
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Jun 16-19, JMOD conducted its 1st Japan-Canada WPS Maritime Security Cooperation Project in Manila, which was attended by 14 Philippines Navy. Through lectures by 🇯🇵🇨🇦 instructors and group discussions, participants gained knowledge to advance #WPS# in their activities.
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On Jul 14, the Japan-Portugal Military to Military Dialogue was held in Tokyo. Topics including regional affairs, defense policy of both countries, and defense cooperation & exchanges were discussed at the meeting. #JMOD#/#JSDF# will strengthen cooperation with Portugal🇯🇵🤝🇵🇹
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On Jul 13, DM Koizumi received a courtesy call from Defence Secretary Singh of India. Japan-India defense cooperation is indispensable for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. They confirmed further strengthening their cooperation🇯🇵🤝🇮🇳
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The activity of a Russian Navy vessel in the waters surrounding Japan.
At around 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2026, JMSDF spotted RFN Steregushchiy-class FFG x 1 (hull number 335) sailing eastward in the waters approximately 70 km northwest of Rebun Island.
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On Jul 12, DM Koizumi welcomed Gen. Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, at Haneda Airport during his first visit to Japan in five years. On Jul 13, the Ministers will hold concrete discussions on defense cooperation and exchanges🇯🇵🇻🇳
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