The Ministry of Defense announced large-scale joint exercises between Japan’s Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military, scheduled to begin on October 23. The exercises, involving approximately 45,000 personnel, will be conducted at newly designated “special use airports” across Kyushu, including combat training at Kumamoto and Nagasaki airports and maritime patrols at Kitakyushu Airport. The drills aim to enhance readiness for potential emergencies, with specific exercises also planned in Okinawa, including the first deployment of Osprey aircraft to Naha Airport. Source: The Ministry of Defense / NHK
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