Japan Embassy Defense Section DC

🇯🇵🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷🇨🇦🇳🇱LTG Tokunaga, VCS, JGSDF, is visiting the United States to participate in the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. from 12 to 14 OCT 2026. On OCT 12, he exchanged greetings with Acting Secretary of the Army Telle and Acting Chief of Staff of the Army General LaNeve, further strengthening cooperation between Japan and US. He also held bilateral meetings with LTG Stenning, Commander Land Forces of the British Army; LTG Desmeulles, Commander of the 1st French Army Corps; LTG Wright, Commander of the Canadian Army; and MG Duckers, Deputy Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army. During these engagements, they shared perspectives on the security environment and exchanged views on the future direction of bilateral cooperation. #JGSDF remains committed to sustaining and further strengthening the relationships it has built with its allies and like-minded partners.

🇯🇵🇺🇸LTG Tokunaga, VCS, JGSDF, is visiting the United States to participate in the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. from 12 to 14 OCT 2026. On 13 OCTko, he attended Acting Chief of Staff of the Army General LaNeve’s remarks at the Eisenhower Luncheon and held bilateral meetings with LTG Eifler, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, US Army; LTG Harter, Chief of the Army Reserve; and MG Cornelia, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Pacific. Through these engagements, he gained insights into the US Army’s latest initiatives and exchanged views on the future direction of bilateral cooperation. He also visited defense industry exhibits from various countries, gaining insight into the latest technologies and capabilities on display. #JGSDF remains committed to advancing international partnerships and technological innovation to enhance its readiness and resilience.

🇯🇵🇺🇸🇵🇭#JGSDF participated in Exercise KAMANDAG10 - 26 in the Philippines alongside the US Marine Corps, the Philippine Marine Corps, and other partner forces, from 15 JUN to 1 JUL 2026. Through this exercise, the JGSDF enhanced its operational capabilities and further strengthened cooperation and mutual trust with the U.S. and Philippine Marine Corps and other partner forces.

🇯🇵🇺🇸#JGSDF conducted a field training exercise with the US Marine Corps in Japan, “Resolute Dragon 26,” from 20 to 30 JUN 2026. Through this exercise, the JGSDF and the USMC further enhanced bilateral interoperability, as well as deterrence and response capabilities for island defense. We sincerely express our gratitude to the local communities for their understanding and support in conducting this exercise.

🇯🇵🇲🇳#JGSDF participated in Khaan Quest 2026, a multinational exercise held in Mongolia from 20 JUN to 3 JUL 2026. The exercise provided an opportunity for the JGSDF to maintain and improve its peacekeeping operation (PKO) capabilities, while further promoting mutual understanding and strengthening trust and cooperation with the Mongolian Armed Forces and other participating countries.