SDF deploys unit for anti-WMD proliferation drill in S. China Sea

SDF deploys unit for anti-WMD proliferation drill in S. China Sea

SINGAPORE, Singapore - A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force member shows off prowess in overpowering a crew member (2nd from R) of a ''suspect vessel'' to Japanese journalists during a drill under the Proliferation Security Initiative on Aug. 15 on board the Shirane, berthed at Changi Naval Base, Singapore's largest naval base located on the eastern corner of the island. Thirteen countries are taking part in the five-day drill aimed at combating proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

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