Japan announced on Thursday that it had conducted joint air exercises with the United States, in a show of force two days after Russian and Chinese aircraft conducted joint patrols. Tokyo. AFP US and Japanese air forces conducted joint exercises on Thursday, according to the Japan Joint Chiefs of Staff in Tokyo, in a show of force two days after Russian and Chinese aircraft conducted joint patrols. A statement posted on X said: "We confirmed through these maneuvers the firm will of Japan and the United States not to allow any change to the status quo by force (...), as well as the readiness of the 'armed forces of the two countries,' which enhances deterrence and response capabilities."
