Key Takeaways
- Japan’s JSDF conducted joint military drills with the US over the Sea of Japan.
- US B-52 strategic bombers were deployed alongside Japanese fighter aircraft.
- Exercise took place in response to deteriorating security environment.
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Japan’s Self-Defense Forces carried out joint military drills with the US over the Sea of Japan, deploying US B-52 strategic bombers alongside Japanese fighter aircraft. The exercise took place in response to deteriorating security environment and was conducted as a demonstration of the two allies’ determination not to allow unilateral changes to the status quo by force. Breaking Defense reports that the drill validated the combined operational posture of both militaries and strengthened the alliance’s deterrence and response capabilities.
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