Japan and the US kick off joint drills around islands as regional tensions rise
Asia-Pacific2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported14m ago
Japanese and United States troops on Monday launched one of their largest joint military exercises, focusing on the defense of Japan's southwestern islands amid rising regional tensions. The drills showcase advanced weapons systems as part of the bilateral defense efforts.
In addition to the U.S. and Japan, seven other nations from the Indo-Pacific region and Europe are participating in elements of the exercises. Five of these contributing nations are France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
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Stuff (Wellington/Auckland, New Zealand) (NZ)Emphasizes the broader international participation of seven Indo-Pacific and European nations.
Toronto Star (Toronto, Canada) (CA)Focuses on the scale of the drills and their specific deployment of advanced weapons systems.
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