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Japan and US troops to continue joint drill through Typhoon Champi

Original: A military exercise involving Japan's Self-Defense Forces and thousands of U.S. troops is being adapted to continue thro

Japan's Self-Defense Forces and thousands of U.S. troops are adapting their joint military exercise so it can continue throughout Typhoon Champi. Organizers say pushing through the storm will give troops experience operating under extreme conditions. The decision highlights the growing emphasis on readiness for harsh environments in Japan-US defense cooperation.

Why now: The unusual choice to run a major joint exercise through a typhoon is drawing attention to Japan-US military readiness.

Japan Self-Defense ForcesUS militaryTyphoon ChampiJapan

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• A military exercise involving Japan's Self-Defense Forces and thousands of U.S. troops is being adapted to continue throughout Typhoon Champi, aiming to offer troops experience of operating under extreme conditions. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/… · thejapantimes · 3

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