Japanese, U.S. troops initiate largest-ever military drills around strategic southwestern islands
Japanese, U.S. and other militaries from as far afield as Europe kicked off "Exercise Keen Sword 27" Monday in the waters around some of Japan's most strategic maritime terrain.
TL;DR
- "Exercise Keen Sword 27" began on Monday.
- Participants include Japanese, U.S., and European militaries.
- The exercise is conducted in waters near Japan's strategic maritime terrain.