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On Sep 28, JS Kunisaki, deployed for international disaster relief activities in Indonesia, arrived at Kijing Port. Once preparations are completed, three JGSDF CH-47 transport helicopters will begin forest firefighting operations from Kijing Port.
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Sep 27
On Sep 27, JS Kunisaki, deployed for international disaster relief activities in Indonesia, departed offshore Ketapang, Kalimantan Island, for Kijing Port. The vessel is relocating to Kijing Port for replenishment activities necessary to sustain ongoing operations.
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On Sep 27, JS Kunisaki, deployed for international disaster relief activities in Indonesia, departed offshore Ketapang, Kalimantan Island, for Kijing Port. The vessel is relocating to Kijing Port for replenishment activities necessary to sustain ongoing operations.
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Sep 26
[International Disaster Relief Activities in Indonesia: Firefighting Operations] On Sep 26, JGSDF CH-47 transport helicopters deployed for international disaster relief activities in Indonesia conducted aerial firefighting operations against forest fires around Kijing Port.
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[International Disaster Relief Activities in Indonesia: Firefighting Operations] On Sep 26, JGSDF CH-47 transport helicopters deployed for international disaster relief activities in Indonesia conducted aerial firefighting operations against forest fires around Kijing Port.
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From 22 to 23 Sep, Director-General for International Affairs HAYASHI Mitsuko participated in South Pacific Defense Ministers’ Meeting 2026 in Fiji as an observer and exchanged views with Defense Ministers and other representatives on strengthening our defense cooperation.
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JGSDF vehicles are supporting operations in Indonesia, including trucks transporting personnel and supplies and fuel tanker trucks capable of refueling CH-47 transport helicopters.
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Sep 24
On Sep 23, a JGSDF CH-47 transport helicopter embarked on JS Kunisaki, deployed for international disaster relief activities in Indonesia, started firefighting operations in and around Ketapang, Kalimantan Island.
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Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces retweeted
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Sep 25
-At around 5:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2026, JMSDF spotted RFN Slava-class CG x 1 (hull number 011) and Marshal Nedelin-class AGM x 1 (hull number 331) sailing northeastward in the waters approximately 60 km west of Rebun Island.
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Sep 15 - 17, #JMOD/#JASDF conducted a Capacity Building Program on air traffic control (ATC) in Mongolia 🛫. The program provided the 🇲🇳 Air Force with knowledge and skills related to JASDF ATC operations. 🇯🇵🇲🇳 will continue to strengthen cooperation in the aviation domain 🤝.
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On Sep 23, a JGSDF CH-47 transport helicopter embarked on JS Kunisaki, deployed for international disaster relief activities in Indonesia, started firefighting operations in and around Ketapang, Kalimantan Island.
Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces
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Sep 22
This marks the sixth time that the JSDF have conducted international disaster relief activities in Indonesia since such activities were formally assigned as a JSDF mission in 1992.
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Following JS Kunisaki’s arrival offshore Ketapang on Sep 21, operations began after necessary preparations were completed and weather conditions became favorable. JMOD/JSDF will continue to coordinate with relevant organizations.
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On Sep 18, PVM Wakabayashi encouraged three JGSDF personnel deploying to Papua New Guinea for a Capacity Building Assistance Program on engineering equipment maintenance.
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From Oct 1 to 13, they will provide training for supervisors of the PNG Engineering Battalion, further advancing 🇯🇵🇵🇬 defense cooperation.
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This marks the sixth time that the JSDF have conducted international disaster relief activities in Indonesia since such activities were formally assigned as a JSDF mission in 1992.
Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces
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Sep 21
On Sep 21, transport JS Kunisaki, arrived off Ketapang, Kalimantan Island, for international disaster relief activities in Indonesia. As soon as preparations are complete, the helicopter will start firefighting operations.
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The JSDF has supported various relief efforts in Indonesia, including responses to earthquakes and tsunamis as well as aircraft search-and-rescue operations. This is the first wildfire firefighting activity conducted under international disaster relief activities.
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The JSDF has supported various relief efforts in Indonesia, including responses to earthquakes and tsunamis as well as aircraft search-and-rescue operations. This is the first wildfire firefighting activity conducted under international disaster relief activities.
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On Sep 20, JS Kunisaki, deployed for international disaster relief activities in Indonesia, departed Kijing Port for a position offshore Ketapang, Kalimantan Island.
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Sep 19
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Consisting of approximately 10 JSDF personnel and civilian officials, it gathers information and coordinates with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense, the Indonesian National Armed Forces, the Embassy of Japan in Indonesia, and other relevant organizations to support the mission.
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On Sep 20, following coordination with the Indonesian government, JS Kunisaki, carrying CH-47 helicopter, relocated offshore of Ketapang. From now on, CH-47 helicopters will be conducted firefighting operations from two locations: Kijing Port and offshore of Ketapang.
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On Sep 21, transport JS Kunisaki, arrived off Ketapang, Kalimantan Island, for international disaster relief activities in Indonesia. As soon as preparations are complete, the helicopter will start firefighting operations.
Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces
@ModJapan_en
Sep 20
On Sep 20, JS Kunisaki, deployed for international disaster relief activities in Indonesia, departed Kijing Port for a position offshore Ketapang, Kalimantan Island.
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It is estimated that the object had already fallen.
Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces
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Sep 20
An object that may be a ballistic missile has been launched from North Korea. JMOD/JSDF will provide updates as soon as further information becomes available
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An object that may be a ballistic missile has been launched from North Korea. JMOD/JSDF will provide updates as soon as further information becomes available
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It is estimated that the object had already fallen.
Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces
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Sep 20
An object that may be a ballistic missile has been launched from North Korea. JMOD/JSDF will provide updates as soon as further information becomes available.
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An object that may be a ballistic missile has been launched from North Korea. JMOD/JSDF will provide updates as soon as further information becomes available.
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