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News & Current Events Apr 7, 2026 at 7:49 AM

Japanese troops make history by joining military drills in Philippines

Posted by Gyro_Armadillo

Japanese troops make history by joining military drills in Philippines
The Japan Times
Japanese troops make history by joining military drills in Philippines
The GSDF soldiers on Monday became the first 'combat-capable' Japanese troops to train in the Southeast Asian country since the end of World War II.
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dbmsmanagear Apr 7, 2026 +13
China held a drill in Taiwan strait, this is the response to thst
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anonking1181 Apr 7, 2026 +15
No this is an annual multinational military exercise that’s been happening for many years. Japan is actively participating this year for the first time
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Dry_Click6496 Apr 8, 2026
Probably as a response to increased Chinese military presence and build up in the south China sea and the strait of Taiwan. These drills seem designed for the climate/terrain of fighting against China, as there isnt another nation in that region that would actively threaten them with war otherwise.
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Loki-L Apr 7, 2026 -1
Hardly the first time Japanese troops were in the Philippines, just ask MacArthur. It fits well with German tanks rolling through Ukraine again. Anyone seen Italy lately?
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Raesong Apr 8, 2026 +3
> Anyone seen Italy lately? Yeah I think they're beating up people who break pasta before cooking it.
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Infamous-Introverts Apr 9, 2026 +1
So help you And your descendants if you put ANY part of a pineapple on a pizza over there.. It's nice to see some people still have principles!
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