Warships from the US, Australia and Japan held joint training in the East Sea for two days February 7-8.
Joint training activities of US, Japanese and Australian warships took place in the East Sea on February 7-8. (Source: US Navy)
AP reported that, according to the US 7th Fleet, the force that conducts most of the country’s Navy operations in the region, the guided missile destroyer USS John Finn and warship USS Gabrielle Giffords have conducted some operates with Japanese and Australian naval vessels.
US Navy Lieutenant Colonel Earvin Taylor, Commander of the USS John Finn, stated: “This multinational operation strengthens the relationship between allies America, Japan and Australia.”
According to Mr. Taylor, the three countries of the Quad group (including the US, Japan, Australia and India) “promote transparency, the rule of law, freedom of navigation and all principles that emphasize security, prosperity and security.” prosperity in the Indo-Pacific”.
Meanwhile, Australian Major General Jonathan Ley said that the implementation of the above activities “is very important for enhancing mutual understanding and joint operations between these countries”.
The Quad frequently accuses China of flexing its military muscle in the South China Sea and aggressively promoting its maritime territorial claims.
The four countries’ navies regularly hold exercises seen as part of an initiative to counter China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.