The Royal Australian Navy has joined Japan, France and the US for a multi-modal exercise that will see strengthened interoperability between global allied land, maritime and air forces. Anzac Class frigate HMAS Parramatta has joined land, maritime and air forces from Japan, France and the US for Exercise ARC21 off the south coast of Japan.
The Japanese-led exercise, which began on 11 May and will conclude on 17 May, involves blue-water combat, amphibious and aviation training elements.
Commander of the Joint Task Force, Rear Admiral Mark Hammond, said Exercise ARC21 would improve interoperability between the forces.
“Australia has long-standing relationships with Japan, France and the United States, and this activity reaffirms our shared commitment to a safe and stable Indo-Pacific region,” RADM Hammond said...MORE
