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Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Photo shows the U.S. Marine Corps' missile systems -- the Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or MADIS (front), and the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, or NMESIS -- at Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on June 30, 2026, the final day of the Resolute Dragon Japan-U.S. joint defense drill. A total of 9,600 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Marine Corps personnel took part in the 11-day drill, conducted in Okinawa and the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Lt. Gen. Seiji Toriumi (R), commander of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Western Army, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, commanding general of the U.S. Marine Corps' III Marine Expeditionary Force, during a press conference at the Marine Corps' Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on June 30, 2026, the final day of the Resolute Dragon joint defense drill. A total of 9,600 GSDF and Marine Corps personnel took part in the 11-day drill, conducted in Okinawa and the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Lt. Gen. Seiji Toriumi (R), commander of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Western Army, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, commanding general of the U.S. Marine Corps' III Marine Expeditionary Force, during a press conference at the Marine Corps' Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on June 30, 2026, the final day of the Resolute Dragon joint defense drill. A total of 9,600 GSDF and Marine Corps personnel took part in the 11-day drill, conducted in Okinawa and the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint firing drill

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Marine Corps conduct a joint firing exercise on June 28, 2026, at the GSDF's Hijudai training range located across Kusu and surrounding areas in Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan. About 400 GSDF and Marine Corps personnel took part in the exercise, part of the Resolute Dragon joint defense drill, designed to strengthen capabilities to defense remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint firing drill

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Marine Corps conduct a joint firing exercise on June 28, 2026, at the GSDF's Hijudai training range located across Kusu and surrounding areas in Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan. About 400 GSDF and Marine Corps personnel took part in the exercise, part of the Resolute Dragon joint defense drill, designed to strengthen capabilities to defense remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint defense drill

Colonel Richard Neikirk, commanding officer of the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment of the U.S. Marine Corps, attends joint exercise Resolute Dragon designed to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Hijudai training range located across Kusu and surrounding areas in Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 25, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. joint defense drill

Colonel Richard Neikirk, commanding officer of the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment of the U.S. Marine Corps, attends joint exercise Resolute Dragon designed to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Hijudai training range located across Kusu and surrounding areas in Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 25, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. joint defense exercise

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel and U.S. Marine Corps personnel attend a ceremony at the GSDF's Kengun base in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on June 20, 2026, ahead of their joint exercise Resolute Dragon designed to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Sends Massive Waves Crashing Into Coastlines

Typhoon Jangmi swept across Japan over several days, bringing powerful winds and heavy rainfall that caused widespread damage throughout the country. Along the coasts and on remote islands in various regions, massive waves crashed against the shore as the typhoon made its way through.

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[Breaking News]GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill on remote island

KAGOSHIMA, Japan, Feb. 27 Kyodo - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a joint exercise with U.S. Marine Corps members on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 27, 2025. The Iron Fist exercise is meant to strengthen Japan's capability to defend and recapture its remote islands. (Kyodo)

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill on remote island

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a joint exercise with U.S. Marine Corps members on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 27, 2025. The Iron Fist exercise is meant to strengthen Japan's capability to defend and recapture its remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill on remote island

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a joint exercise with U.S. Marine Corps members on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 27, 2025. The Iron Fist exercise is meant to strengthen Japan's capability to defend and recapture its remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill on remote island

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a joint exercise with U.S. Marine Corps members on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 27, 2025. The Iron Fist exercise is meant to strengthen Japan's capability to defend and recapture its remote islands.

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[Breaking News]Japan-U.S. joint defense exercise

YONAGUNI, Japan, Aug. 4 Kyodo - Video taken Aug. 4, 2024, shows a U.S. Marine Corps latest-model radar deployed at the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's camp on Yonaguni Island in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa during Resolute Dragon, a Japan-U.S. joint exercise held between late July and early August. The drill is aimed at strengthening the capability to defend remote islands. (Kyodo)

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Japan-U.S. joint defense exercise

Photo taken Aug. 4, 2024, shows a U.S. Marine Corps latest-model radar (back) deployed at the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's camp on Yonaguni Island in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa during Resolute Dragon, a Japan-U.S. joint exercise held between late July and early August. The drill is aimed at strengthening the capability to defend remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint defense exercise

Photo taken Aug. 4, 2024, shows a U.S. Marine Corps latest-model radar (back) deployed at the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's camp on Yonaguni Island in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa during Resolute Dragon, a Japan-U.S. joint exercise held between late July and early August. The drill is aimed at strengthening the capability to defend remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint defense exercise

Photo taken Aug. 4, 2024, shows a U.S. Marine Corps latest-model radar deployed at the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's camp on Yonaguni Island in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa during Resolute Dragon, a Japan-U.S. joint exercise held between late July and early August. The drill is aimed at strengthening the capability to defend remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps carry out a large-size exercise on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (R) and U.S. Marine Corps personnel chat during a large-scale exercise on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill in southwestern Japan

U.S. Marine Corps personnel land on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, during a large-scale exercise with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill in southwestern Japan

U.S. Marine Corps personnel land on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, during a large-scale exercise with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 10, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 10, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 10, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 10, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint defense exercise

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel and U.S. Marine Corps personnel attend a ceremony at the GSDF's Kengun base in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 14, 2023, ahead of their joint exercise Resolute Dragon designed to strengthen capability to defend remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint defense exercise

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel (back) and U.S. Marine Corps personnel attend a ceremony at the GSDF's Kengun base in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 14, 2023, ahead of their joint exercise Resolute Dragon designed to defend remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint defense exercise

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel (back) and U.S. Marine Corps personnel attend a ceremony at the GSDF's Kengun base in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 14, 2023, ahead of their joint exercise Resolute Dragon designed to defend remote islands.

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GSDF drill for remote islands defense

ISHIGAKI, Japan, Oct. 7 Kyodo - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a drill at a camp on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on Oct. 7, 2023, to prepare for the defense of remote islands. (Kyodo)

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GSDF drill for remote islands defense

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a drill at a camp on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on Oct. 7, 2023, to prepare for the defense of remote islands.

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GSDF drill for remote islands defense

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a drill at a camp on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on Oct. 7, 2023, to prepare for the defense of remote islands.

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Japan GSDF opens new garrison in southern Japan

The Ground Self-Defense Force's garrison on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, is pictured on March 15, 2023. The garrison opened on March 16 on the remote island near the disputed Senkaku Islands and Taiwan amid intensifying military activity by China in nearby waters.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force AAV7 amphibious vehicle takes part in a joint drill with the U.S. Marine Corps at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill, taking place from Feb. 16 to March 12, is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopter takes part in a joint drill with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill, taking place from Feb. 16 to March 12, is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

U.S. Marine Corps personnel take part in a joint drill with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill, taking place from Feb. 16 to March 12, is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor takes part in a joint drill with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill, taking place from Feb. 16 to March 12, is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

U.S. Marine Corps personnel take part in a joint drill with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill, taking place from Feb. 16 to March 12, is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopter takes part in a joint drill with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill, taking place from Feb. 16 to March 12, is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor takes part in a joint drill with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill, taking place from Feb. 16 to March 12, is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor takes part in a joint drill with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill, taking place from Feb. 16 to March 12, is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor planes take part in a joint drill with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill, taking place from Feb. 16 to March 12, is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor plane takes part in a joint drill with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill, taking place from Feb. 16 to March 12, is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor plane takes part in a joint drill with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill, taking place from Feb. 16 to March 12, is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

U.S. Marine Corps personnel take part in a joint drill with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill from Feb. 16 to March 12 is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor plane takes part in a joint drill with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill, taking place from Feb. 16 to March 12, is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor planes take part in a joint drill with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill, taking place from Feb. 16 to March 12, is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

U.S. Marine Corps personnel take part in a joint drill with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill from Feb. 16 to March 12 is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill in southwestern Japan

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor plane takes part in a joint drill with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at an exercise ground in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Oita on Feb. 18, 2023. The drill, taking place from Feb. 16 to March 12, is designed to train for the defense of Japan's remote islands.