05/10/2025
From early to mid-October, Royal Australian Air Force will dispatch P-8A to conduct its 16th monitoring and surveillance activities against illicit maritime activities, including ship-to-ship transfers with North Korean vessels prohibited by UNSCRs. Japan works closely with relevant countries and international organizations, including Australia.
https://www.mofa.go.jp/press/release/pressite_000001_01713.html
Photo: Royal Australian Air Force Maritime Patrol Aircraft P-8A (Source: Australian Department of Defense)