Event Brief
Japan to Send Combat Troops to Military Drills in Philippines
Filed: Mar 29, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
Summary: Japan's Self-Defense Forces will participate in Balikatan exercises, marking a milestone in regional security cooperation.
WHO: Japan's Self-Defense Forces
WHAT: participate in military exercises
WHEN: Mar 28, 2026 at 11:55 PM ET
WHERE: Philippines
WHY: to enhance regional security cooperation
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