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Japan-US military drills near Taiwan aim to complicate PLA planning · 1 source tracked

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The upcoming Keen Sword 27 military exercise, involving Japan and the United States, will simulate the deployment of mobile missile systems and defensive capabilities to islands near Taiwan. This expansion aims to complicate potential Chinese military planning concerning Taiwan and the East China Sea. The exercise will see increased participation from both Japanese and US forces, as well as a larger number of international observers and participants from countries including France, Germany, and Australia. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriel Dominguez ·

    How expanded Japan-US military exercises could complicate PLA planning over Taiwan

    Japan and the United States will rehearse moving anti-ship missiles, air defences and communications networks onto islands near Taiwan this month in an expanded military exercise that analysts say could complicate Beijing’s planning for a Taiwan or East China Sea conflict. Keen S…

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