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Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force and the British Army are conducting a joint exercise simulating the defense of a remote island.
The joint exercises, the first in four years, are being held in Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, until November 30.
Gunma is a land-locked prefecture, but two helicopters from Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force landed on the drill ground, which looks like a remote island.
Members of the media were invited to observe part of the exercise on Saturday.
Personnel from both countries studied procedures to protect remote islands.
The UK identified the Indo-Pacific as an important region in its Diplomatic and Security Policy issued last year.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak agreed to advance an agreement to conduct joint exercises between Japan’s SDF and the British military during telephone talks on 4 November.
GSDF officials said that since the two countries are island nations, it makes a lot of sense to jointly enhance their operational capabilities.
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