French Navy, JMSDF and US Navy build logistics network 25 May 2021 (Last Updated May 25th, 2021 11:20) French, Japanese and US Navies conduct replenishment operations in separate planned events. Share Article The US Navy’s fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AOE 6), left, conducts an underway replenishment with the French Navy’s amphibious assault ship FS Tonnerre (L 9014). Credit: Photo courtesy of the French Navy. The US Navy, the French Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) have brought their naval vessels together to build strong logistics network and strengthen relationships. Through a ‘combined logistics planning’, the countries exercised their abilities to sustain each other at sea.