Japan hosts multilateral display of naval unity amid East Asia tension

Japan's Maritime Self-Defence Force's multi-purpose destroyer Izumo leading the fleet during the International Fleet Review to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the JMSDF, on Nov 6, 2022.. Reuters

Japan hosts multilateral display of naval unity amid East Asia tension, Asia News – AsiaOne

NOVEMBER 06, 2022 PUBLISHED AT 1:27 AM

YOKOSUKA, Japan – Japan hosted its first international fleet review for seven years on Sunday (Nov 6) with ships from 12 other nations in a show of unity as North Korea fires record numbers of missiles and China increases its pressure on Taiwan.

The naval parade in Sagami Bay near Tokyo involved 38 vessels, 18 from friendly countries such as the United States, South Korea, Britain, Australia, Singapore, India and Thailand. Thirty-three aircraft flew overhead, including submarine-hunting patrol planes and helicopters.

“We must ready for those who violate rules and who would use force to trample on the peace and security of other nations,” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in a speech on the Japanese helicopter carrier Izumo.

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