Officials from the US, Japan, and Australia have announced plans to expand their joint military exercises, which will include a new live-fire drill set to take place in 2027. The collaborative efforts were revealed during a meeting at a military base in Darwin, Australia, signaling a deepening of military ties among the three nations. Beginning next year, Japan will dispatch a brigade to train alongside US and Australian forces, with the inaugural joint exercise, Talisman Sabre, scheduled to occur in Queensland in 2025. Following a significant agreement two years ago, which allows Japanese and Australian militaries to access each other’s territories, Japan is also considering deploying its advanced F-35 fighters to Australia for the 2026 Pitch Black exercise, according to Japan’s defense minister. These developments mark a strategic enhancement of the defense partnerships, focusing on readiness and interoperability between the allied nations.
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