Exercise Keen Sword 2027 Begins in Japan
October 20, 2026
October 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Exercise Keen Sword 2027 Begins in Japan
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Multilateral Exercise Keen Sword 2027 began yesterday with an opening ceremony on Ishigaki Island, Japan.
About 45,000 Japan Self-Defense Forces troops, 11,000 U.S. service members and forces from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the Philippines are participating alongside . . .
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Exercise Keen Sword 2027 Begins in Japan
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Multilateral Exercise Keen Sword 2027 began yesterday with an opening ceremony on Ishigaki Island, Japan.
About 45,000 Japan Self-Defense Forces troops, 11,000 U.S. service members and forces from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the Philippines are participating alongside . . .