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Ships from the U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Navy, Royal Australian Navy and Royal Canadian Navy steam in formation during Keen Sword 23, in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 14.

US, Japan, others hold joint naval drills amid China concerns

The U.S. Navy says U.S., Japanese, Australian and Canadian warships are staging extensive joint drills in Japanese and international waters.

17 months ago

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers a speech on the Maritime Self Defense Force's helicopter carrier JS Izumo during an international fleet review in Sagami Bay, southwest of Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2022.

Japan, US hold joint drills amid China, North Korea concerns

The biennial “Keen Sword” drills kicked off Thursday at Tsuiki Air Base in southwestern Japan and will run through Nov. 19.

18 months ago

Air Force exchanges will carry more maternity uniforms at a dozen bases

DOD warned uniform shipments are delayed by supply chain problems.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

US, Japan militaries launch Keen Sword 21 exercise

The exercise involves approximately 9,000 service members from the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps.

By Diana Stancy

3 years ago

These US allies in Syria are sporting some seriously high-speed kit

A recent photo has emerged of a newly outfitted SDF anti-terrorism unit trooper — one that paints a clearer picture of their specialized role in their fight against ISIS and Turkey, and hints at their possible connection to the intelligence community.

By Nick Guy

4 years ago

Parade marking 70 years of Communist Party rule in China offers a glimpse into country’s military ambitions

A parade Tuesday by China’s secretive military will offer a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-capable missile that could reach the United States in 30 minutes, as Beijing gets closer to matching Washington and other powers in weapons technology.

5 years ago