Japan to deploy troops for ‘biggest’ Balikatan drills to date

Japanese troops will set foot on Philippine soil for the first time since World War II to take part in the largest joint drills between the Philippines and the United States. The Japan Self-Defense Force will send a big contingent to participate in this year’s Balikatan exercises following last year’s ratification of the Reciprocal Access ... The post Japan to deploy troops for ‘biggest’ Balikatan drills to date appeared first on Naval News.