Japan and US Begin Keen Sword Drills Featuring Longer-Range Missiles

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Japan and the United States have kicked off Keen Sword maneuvers featuring expanded missile deployments.

Japan and the United States have launched their joint Keen Sword military exercises across various regions of Japan. The bilateral drills include the deployment of longer-range Japanese missiles alongside advanced American weaponry. Operations during the joint defense maneuvers will extend to Okinawa Prefecture's remote Yonaguni Island.

Exercise scheduleThe joint military drills are scheduled to run through October 29.
Strategic deploymentAdvanced American military equipment is being sent directly to Yonaguni Island near Taiwan.

Why it matters

Tokyo and Washington have steadily deepened military cooperation and expanded defense capabilities across Japan's southwestern islands to deter regional security threats.

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Oct 18Details emerge outlining planned long-range missile deployments and operations on Yonaguni Island for Keen Sword.
Oct 19Bilateral Keen Sword military drills get underway across several sites in Japan.

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Japan and the United States are executing Keen Sword drills involving longer-range Japanese missiles and advanced American military assets through late October.

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