AsiaOctober 15, 2026

Japan and US Prepare Keen Sword Island Defense Exercise

Japan's Joint Staff plans 45,000 troops for the October 19 to 29 drill, and USNI News reports US Marines will deploy anti-ship missiles to islands near Taiwan.

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