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12-07-2025
- Business
Japan MSDF, U.S., Australian Navies to Enhance Logistics Cooperation
News from Japan World Jul 12, 2025 12:00 (JST) Sydney, July 12 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force and the U.S. and Australian navies have agreed to strengthen their cooperation for underway replenishment. The agreement features cooperation in missile reloading on warships and refueling at sea. At a time when China is stepping up military activities in the Indo-Pacific region, the MSDF and the navies of the United States and Australia aim to beef up the deterrence capabilities by improving their interoperability. A signing ceremony for the agreement took place aboard the U.S. Navy's USS America amphibious assault ship anchored in Brisbane, Australia, on Friday. The document was signed by Rear Adm. Naoya Hoshi, director-general of the Logistics Department at the MSDF's Maritime Staff Office, Vice Adm. Jeff Jablon, deputy chief of the U.S. Navy's naval operations for installations and logistics, and Commodore Catherine Rhodes, director-general for logistics at the Royal Australian Navy. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Nikkei Asia
11-07-2025
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Australia, Japan and US sign 'historic' agreement on naval logistics
Defense First trilateral agreement increases interoperability as China builds regional clout From left to right, Rear Adm. Naoya Hoshi of Japan, Vice Adm. Jeff Jablon of the U.S. and Commodore Catherine Rhodes of Australia pose after signing an agreement on naval logistics in Brisbane, Australia on July 11. (Photo by Rurika Imahashi) RURIKA IMAHASHI BRISBANE, Australia -- The defense forces of Australia, Japan and the U.S. signed an agreement on Friday to boost logistical interoperability between their forces, allowing their navies to refuel, reload equipment, and repair ships more smoothly and to share data on maintenance. Representatives of each country signed a Terms of Reference while aboard the USS America, an amphibious assault ship, currently docked in Brisbane, a port city in Australia's northeast.
The Advertiser
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
'Free and safe' Indo-Pacific eyed in trilateral deal
Australia has joined the United States and Japan in signing a trilateral navy agreement to enhance supply chains and maintain a "free and open Indo-Pacific". Aboard the USS America, an amphibious assault ship of the US Navy docked at the port of Brisbane, top brass signed the deal that enables trilateral discussions. American Vice Admiral Jeff Jablon, Japanese Rear Admiral Naoya Hoshi and Royal Australian Navy Commodore Catherine Rhodes all pledged confidence in deeper collaboration for years to come. "Free and open Indo-Pacific is our aim and our purpose," Vice Adml Jablon said. "Any country or adversary to a threat to a free and open Indo-Pacific, this is a message to that country, or countries." The trilateral agreement aims to strengthen the nations' combined readiness and enhance relationships between the nations. "We are very hopeful that by doing this we will open the door for multiple opportunities for us to work together in the future," Cdre Rhodes said. "This is about making sure our logistics network throughout the region is reinforced through its relationship." The deal is a shared commitment among US, Australian and Japanese navies that strengthens cohesive ability to refuel, rearm, resupply, repair, and sustain their fleets. Adml Hoshi said initiatives as part of the agreement are not theoretical and are already making a difference. He lauded the commitment to regional security and maritime co-ordination between the nations. "We are strengthening our combined readiness," he said. The USS America, USS San Diego and USS Rushmore three-ship strike group are all docked at Brisbane's port. America's lead ship is expected to depart the city ahead of Exercise Talisman Sabre, a joint military exercise involving Australian and US armed forces. Australia has already begun treaty talks with neighbouring Papua New Guinea over a new defence deal, after a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and PNG Defence Minister Billy Joseph in February. The bilateral agreement is set to create a framework for the two nations' militaries to step up their co-operation. More than 1000 defence force personnel from both countries travelled for joint training and exercises last year under the Australia-PNG defence partnership. Talisman Sabre has also been earmarked to be taken to PNG, Mr Marles said in February. The USS America boasts 2500 marines and sailors aboard and focuses mainly on disaster relief and amphibious operations in the Pacific region. Cargo helicopters for movement of supplies sit atop the flight deck near F-35 B fighter jets. Australia has joined the United States and Japan in signing a trilateral navy agreement to enhance supply chains and maintain a "free and open Indo-Pacific". Aboard the USS America, an amphibious assault ship of the US Navy docked at the port of Brisbane, top brass signed the deal that enables trilateral discussions. American Vice Admiral Jeff Jablon, Japanese Rear Admiral Naoya Hoshi and Royal Australian Navy Commodore Catherine Rhodes all pledged confidence in deeper collaboration for years to come. "Free and open Indo-Pacific is our aim and our purpose," Vice Adml Jablon said. "Any country or adversary to a threat to a free and open Indo-Pacific, this is a message to that country, or countries." The trilateral agreement aims to strengthen the nations' combined readiness and enhance relationships between the nations. "We are very hopeful that by doing this we will open the door for multiple opportunities for us to work together in the future," Cdre Rhodes said. "This is about making sure our logistics network throughout the region is reinforced through its relationship." The deal is a shared commitment among US, Australian and Japanese navies that strengthens cohesive ability to refuel, rearm, resupply, repair, and sustain their fleets. Adml Hoshi said initiatives as part of the agreement are not theoretical and are already making a difference. He lauded the commitment to regional security and maritime co-ordination between the nations. "We are strengthening our combined readiness," he said. The USS America, USS San Diego and USS Rushmore three-ship strike group are all docked at Brisbane's port. America's lead ship is expected to depart the city ahead of Exercise Talisman Sabre, a joint military exercise involving Australian and US armed forces. Australia has already begun treaty talks with neighbouring Papua New Guinea over a new defence deal, after a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and PNG Defence Minister Billy Joseph in February. The bilateral agreement is set to create a framework for the two nations' militaries to step up their co-operation. More than 1000 defence force personnel from both countries travelled for joint training and exercises last year under the Australia-PNG defence partnership. Talisman Sabre has also been earmarked to be taken to PNG, Mr Marles said in February. The USS America boasts 2500 marines and sailors aboard and focuses mainly on disaster relief and amphibious operations in the Pacific region. Cargo helicopters for movement of supplies sit atop the flight deck near F-35 B fighter jets. Australia has joined the United States and Japan in signing a trilateral navy agreement to enhance supply chains and maintain a "free and open Indo-Pacific". Aboard the USS America, an amphibious assault ship of the US Navy docked at the port of Brisbane, top brass signed the deal that enables trilateral discussions. American Vice Admiral Jeff Jablon, Japanese Rear Admiral Naoya Hoshi and Royal Australian Navy Commodore Catherine Rhodes all pledged confidence in deeper collaboration for years to come. "Free and open Indo-Pacific is our aim and our purpose," Vice Adml Jablon said. "Any country or adversary to a threat to a free and open Indo-Pacific, this is a message to that country, or countries." The trilateral agreement aims to strengthen the nations' combined readiness and enhance relationships between the nations. "We are very hopeful that by doing this we will open the door for multiple opportunities for us to work together in the future," Cdre Rhodes said. "This is about making sure our logistics network throughout the region is reinforced through its relationship." The deal is a shared commitment among US, Australian and Japanese navies that strengthens cohesive ability to refuel, rearm, resupply, repair, and sustain their fleets. Adml Hoshi said initiatives as part of the agreement are not theoretical and are already making a difference. He lauded the commitment to regional security and maritime co-ordination between the nations. "We are strengthening our combined readiness," he said. The USS America, USS San Diego and USS Rushmore three-ship strike group are all docked at Brisbane's port. America's lead ship is expected to depart the city ahead of Exercise Talisman Sabre, a joint military exercise involving Australian and US armed forces. Australia has already begun treaty talks with neighbouring Papua New Guinea over a new defence deal, after a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and PNG Defence Minister Billy Joseph in February. The bilateral agreement is set to create a framework for the two nations' militaries to step up their co-operation. More than 1000 defence force personnel from both countries travelled for joint training and exercises last year under the Australia-PNG defence partnership. Talisman Sabre has also been earmarked to be taken to PNG, Mr Marles said in February. The USS America boasts 2500 marines and sailors aboard and focuses mainly on disaster relief and amphibious operations in the Pacific region. Cargo helicopters for movement of supplies sit atop the flight deck near F-35 B fighter jets. Australia has joined the United States and Japan in signing a trilateral navy agreement to enhance supply chains and maintain a "free and open Indo-Pacific". Aboard the USS America, an amphibious assault ship of the US Navy docked at the port of Brisbane, top brass signed the deal that enables trilateral discussions. American Vice Admiral Jeff Jablon, Japanese Rear Admiral Naoya Hoshi and Royal Australian Navy Commodore Catherine Rhodes all pledged confidence in deeper collaboration for years to come. "Free and open Indo-Pacific is our aim and our purpose," Vice Adml Jablon said. "Any country or adversary to a threat to a free and open Indo-Pacific, this is a message to that country, or countries." The trilateral agreement aims to strengthen the nations' combined readiness and enhance relationships between the nations. "We are very hopeful that by doing this we will open the door for multiple opportunities for us to work together in the future," Cdre Rhodes said. "This is about making sure our logistics network throughout the region is reinforced through its relationship." The deal is a shared commitment among US, Australian and Japanese navies that strengthens cohesive ability to refuel, rearm, resupply, repair, and sustain their fleets. Adml Hoshi said initiatives as part of the agreement are not theoretical and are already making a difference. He lauded the commitment to regional security and maritime co-ordination between the nations. "We are strengthening our combined readiness," he said. The USS America, USS San Diego and USS Rushmore three-ship strike group are all docked at Brisbane's port. America's lead ship is expected to depart the city ahead of Exercise Talisman Sabre, a joint military exercise involving Australian and US armed forces. Australia has already begun treaty talks with neighbouring Papua New Guinea over a new defence deal, after a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and PNG Defence Minister Billy Joseph in February. The bilateral agreement is set to create a framework for the two nations' militaries to step up their co-operation. More than 1000 defence force personnel from both countries travelled for joint training and exercises last year under the Australia-PNG defence partnership. Talisman Sabre has also been earmarked to be taken to PNG, Mr Marles said in February. The USS America boasts 2500 marines and sailors aboard and focuses mainly on disaster relief and amphibious operations in the Pacific region. Cargo helicopters for movement of supplies sit atop the flight deck near F-35 B fighter jets.
Perth Now
11-07-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
'Free and safe' Indo-Pacific eyed in trilateral deal
Australia has joined the United States and Japan in signing a trilateral navy agreement to enhance supply chains and maintain a "free and open Indo-Pacific". Aboard the USS America, an amphibious assault ship of the US Navy docked at the port of Brisbane, top brass signed the deal that enables trilateral discussions. American Vice Admiral Jeff Jablon, Japanese Rear Admiral Naoya Hoshi and Royal Australian Navy Commodore Catherine Rhodes all pledged confidence in deeper collaboration for years to come. "Free and open Indo-Pacific is our aim and our purpose," Vice Adml Jablon said. "Any country or adversary to a threat to a free and open Indo-Pacific, this is a message to that country, or countries." The trilateral agreement aims to strengthen the nations' combined readiness and enhance relationships between the nations. "We are very hopeful that by doing this we will open the door for multiple opportunities for us to work together in the future," Cdre Rhodes said. "This is about making sure our logistics network throughout the region is reinforced through its relationship." The deal is a shared commitment among US, Australian and Japanese navies that strengthens cohesive ability to refuel, rearm, resupply, repair, and sustain their fleets. Adml Hoshi said initiatives as part of the agreement are not theoretical and are already making a difference. He lauded the commitment to regional security and maritime co-ordination between the nations. "We are strengthening our combined readiness," he said. The USS America, USS San Diego and USS Rushmore three-ship strike group are all docked at Brisbane's port. America's lead ship is expected to depart the city ahead of Exercise Talisman Sabre, a joint military exercise involving Australian and US armed forces. Australia has already begun treaty talks with neighbouring Papua New Guinea over a new defence deal, after a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and PNG Defence Minister Billy Joseph in February. The bilateral agreement is set to create a framework for the two nations' militaries to step up their co-operation. More than 1000 defence force personnel from both countries travelled for joint training and exercises last year under the Australia-PNG defence partnership. Talisman Sabre has also been earmarked to be taken to PNG, Mr Marles said in February. The USS America boasts 2500 marines and sailors aboard and focuses mainly on disaster relief and amphibious operations in the Pacific region. Cargo helicopters for movement of supplies sit atop the flight deck near F-35 B fighter jets.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Lightning Carriers: The Marines' secret weapon in the Pacific
As the U.S. military prepares for the possibility of a conflict in the Pacific, the Navy and Marine Corps are working on a new way to project airpower, and they're calling it the Lightning Carrier. The concept, which the Corps began testing in 2016, turns amphibious assault ships, like the Navy's America-class USS America, which is both easy to remember and ultra patriotic in a 'Team America' kind of way, into small, agile flat-top carriers bristling with F-35B Lightning II aircraft and about 1,800 Marines. With the F-35B vertical take-off and landing capability, they can fit up to 20 on the deck that can support Marines as they secure or defend remote outposts through the Pacific. The USS Tripoli served as a testbed for the concept in 2022, putting 16 of the fifth-generation fighters in place of MV-22B Ospreys and CH-53 Sea Stallions that typically occupied the flight deck. In that test, Marines and sailors kept a high operational tempo in order to demonstrate whether these relatively small ships, at just over 800 feet and 45,000 tons of displacement, could function as a floating forward operating airbase. The Lightning Carrier concept comes out of Force Design 2030, which has resulted in some radical changes across the Corps, such as getting rid of Abrams tanks and even creating entirely new units. The push to emphasize distributed operations — basically just lots of small, agile teams with serious firepower — has naturally bled into the branch's amphibious operations. With the People's Republic of China a major concern in the region, the Marine Corps is preparing for scenarios in which large, vulnerable platforms, like supercarriers such as the USS Gerald R. Ford, may not be able to get close enough to the fight to be effective. Lightning Carriers offer the Marines speed, flexibility, and a smaller operational footprint. They can operate from smaller ports, reach shallower waters, and function with fewer ships in support. Where a Carrier Strike Group consists of as many as 10 ships, including submarines, an Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) has just three. The F-35B aircraft are well-suited to this particular mission. They don't require catapults or arresting gear like the F-35C variant. With the onboard sensors, electronic warfare suite, and weapons, they can conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, close air support, and suppression of enemy air defenses. In addition to the air wing, a Lightning Carrier, and the other two ships that make up the Amphibious Ready Group, can carry roughly 1,800 Marines that make up a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) along with their equipment, providing a rapid response force that can be deployed by air or sea. When paired with the F-35B, this embarked force becomes a self-contained, forward-deployed force capable of responding to threats, reinforcing remote outposts, or securing islands. There are limitations and concerns, however. Lightning Carriers lack the defenses of larger carriers and other ships, making them more vulnerable to anti-ship missiles and other threats. Their smaller size also limits flight operations. With less space for ordnance, repair parts, and other supplies needed to maintain a high operational tempo, they'll require more frequent resupply. Without a catapult or arresting gear, those F-35B have a smaller range and payload capacity when compared to their Air Force and Navy cousins, and no other fixed-wing aircraft can operate from their decks. Despite these limitations, Marine Corps leaders seem to be viewing the Lightning Carrier as a practical and adaptable platform. As Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, who was the commander of the 7th Fleet during the 2022 experimentation, said, 'One day you can have F-35Bs on the flight deck, the next day you could have MV-22s and you can be putting Marines ashore.' Operation Midnight Hammer damaged, but may not have destroyed Iran's nuclear sites An Army base will now honor a Buffalo Soldier 2 aircraft carriers, 9 destroyers, and multiple fighter wings gather in the Middle East Marines and sailors are building trenches for the drone age The Army is deactivating police units in deep cuts to number of military cops
