Deployment Began: Fri Jun 12, 2026
Days Deployed: 97 days
Current Location: Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan
Previous Location: Waters south of the Kanto region / joint training with JS Amagiri (September 7-8, 2026)
Mission: Anzac-class frigate deployed under Operation Crucible for North Asia maritime-security patrols monitoring North Korean sanctions evasion, supported by multinational training, ASEAN maritime cooperation, partner engagement, regional port visits, and a resupply and maintenance stop in Yokosuka.
Sources: 'USNI News': 'USNI News Western Pacific Pulse' (September 11, 2026); 'Japan Ministry of Defense': 'Monitoring and Surveillance Activities by New Zealand Against Illicit Maritime Activities Including Ship-to-Ship Transfers' (September 8, 2026)
Last Updated: Mon Sep 14, 2026 15:35 UTC
Note: The current location information above is an estimate from public reports and open-source intelligence. Exact positions are classified for operational security (OPSEC). The
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AIS data from this ship. Military ships typically transmit AIS data for maritime safety when operating near civilian traffic when not in an active theater.