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MILITARY DRILLS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 13, 2018
U.S. tells Japan it may resume military drills with South Korea next spring: sources
The United States has told Japan it may resume large-scale joint military exercises with South Korea as early as next spring, if there continues to be no tangible progress on the denuclearization of North Korea, Japanese government sources said Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 31, 2018
U.S.-South Korea alliance strained as Trump keeps suspending 'war games'
The U.S. and South Korea have spent almost seven decades honing their preparedness for war. Now fears are growing among the alliance's proponents that extended peace talks are eroding that advantage.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 17, 2018
U.S. pilot killed as Ukrainian Su-27 air force jet crashes in training
A U.S. pilot was among two crew who died when a Ukrainian Su-27 air force fighter crashed during a training flight on Tuesday, the U.S. military said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 1, 2018
Prince William visits British troops in Kenya, trains with them
Prince William visited British troops in Kenya on Sunday, participating in a training exercise north of the capital Nairobi.
WORLD
Sep 14, 2018
In warning to Iran and Russia, U.S. Marines conduct big drills with rebels in south Syria
A Syrian rebel commander said on Thursday rare military exercises with U.S. Marines in southern Syria sent a strong message to Russia and Iran that the Americans and the rebels intend to stay and confront any threats to their presence.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 11, 2017
Japan, U.S. and South Korea kick off two-day missile tracking drill
The United States, Japan and South Korea began a joint missile tracking drill Monday as tensions in Asia continue to rise over North Korea's fast-developing weapons programs, the Maritime Self-Defense Force said.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 13, 2016
Japan-South Korea anti-piracy drill went ahead unannounced before 'comfort women' talks
Japan did not announce an anti-piracy drill it conducted with South Korea in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia in late December due to concerns that doing so could impede bilateral negotiations to resolve the so-called "comfort women" issue, a senior Japanese government official said Wednesday.
JAPAN
Apr 24, 2015
Russia carries out military drills on disputed islands
Russia has conducted military anti-landing drills in a Pacific island chain, parts of which are also claimed by Japan, Interfax news agency reported the Russian Defense Ministry as saying on Thursday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 4, 2015
North Korea warns U.S. about pre-emptive strike 'if necessary'
North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong said on Tuesday that his country had the power to deter an "ever-increasing nuclear threat" by the United States with a pre-emptive strike if necessary.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Oct 27, 2014
Japan holds separate military drills with Russia, U.S.
Japan begins exercises with the U.S. Army in Hokkaido, a day after it started naval maneuvers with Russia 800 km away off the coast of Vladivostok.
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2014
Japan, U.S. to conduct joint military drill for island defense
The central government has said it plans to hold a bilateral military exercise with the United States in November to ensure smooth joint operations between the two countries' militaries and to bolster island defense capabilities.
JAPAN
Aug 14, 2014
U.S. recognizes Japan's sovereignty over Russian-held isles: official
The United States recognizes Russian-held islands off Japan's northernmost main island as belonging to Japan, a U.S. official said Wednesday, speaking in connection with Russian military drills conducted in the disputed territory earlier this week.

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