Japan will soon begin its biennial Indo-Pacific Deployment (IPD), a four-month-long naval exercise with regional partners that will include its recently converted aircraft carrier JS Izumo.
The IPD, which will run from June 13 to Oct. 28, will also involve the destroyers JS Takanami and JS Kirisame, a submarine, a P-1 maritime patrol aircraft, UP-3D electronic intelligence training aircraft, and US-2 amphibian aircraft.
According to the Defense Ministry’s statement, the deployment objectives were to improve the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s tactical capabilities and deepen cooperation with partner navies in the Indo-Pacific region. The JMSDF will conduct Indo-Pacific Deployment 2022(#IPD22) from JUN 13 to OCT 28.IPD units are scheduled to visit Pacific island countries following last year.Through #IPD22, we'll strengthen cooperation with each countries for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. pic.twitter.com/4c3RmlunDv…