ANNUALEX is a combined exercise composed of Japan and U.S. Naval forces, conducted in the Sea of Japan. ANNUALEX focuses on improving the mil-to-mil relationship between the US and Japan. The purpose is to improve bilateral interoperability, defend Japan against maritime threats, and to improve capability for surface warfare, air defense and undersea warfare.
MISAWA, Japan (NNS)- The “Red Lancers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 worked alongside the “Pelicans” of VP-45 in the annual bilateral training exercise, (ANNUALEX), from November 11th to November 21st.
KADENA, Japan--The U.S. Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) kicked off their largest bilateral exercise, ANNUALEX, in the Sea of Japan Nov. 11.