TOKYO -- A Maritime Self-Defense Force ship escorted an Australian vessel during this week's bilateral naval drill, Japan's Defense Ministry said Friday, marking the first time Japanese forces protected warships other than U.S. vessels.
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The Japanese destroyer Inazuma escorts Australian frigate Warramunga during an exercise south of Shikoku. (Photo courtesy of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force)
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