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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.
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
-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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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.
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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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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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.
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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On Sep 20, JS Kunisaki, deployed for international disaster relief activities in Indonesia, departed Kijing Port for a position offshore Ketapang, Kalimantan Island.
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 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.
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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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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