Japan s Maritime Self-Defense Force said on Sept. 13 it has been conducting exercises with the Indian Navy in waters off the South Asian nation s east coast, amid China s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan s Maritime Self-Defense Force says it has conducted its first joint drill with Solomon Islands maritime police, amid concerns over China s growing military clout on the South Pacific island nation following a controversial security pact between them.
Japan s Self-Defense Forces guarded U.S. and Australian military assets a total of 22 times last year in protection missions under security legislation that took effect in 2016, according to the Defense Ministry.
The Pentagon highlights the need to work with allies and partners to beef up deterrence against potential Chinese aggression and North Korean threats following a months-long review of the U.S. global military posture.