OKINAWA, Japan – Mine warfare forces from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) started Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 2JA 2020 off the coast of northern Japan, July 20.“Working with our JMSDF allies to keep our mine countermeasure skills sharp is absolutely essential,” said...

NICHINAN, Japan – The U.S. Navy, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will commence Mine Warfare Exercise 3 JA 2019 off the coast of southwestern Japan, Nov. 18...