Event Brief
Oct 18, 2026 at 3:09 AM ET
Japan-U.S. drill to feature longer-range missiles
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The Keen Sword military exercises are set to feature Japan deploying longer-range missiles and the United States sending advanced weapons to Yonaguni Island in Okinawa.
WHO: Japan and the United States
WHAT: Japan is set to deploy longer-range missiles during the Keen Sword military exercises, while the United States will send advanced weapons to Yonaguni Island.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 2:33 AM ET
WHERE: Yonaguni Island, Japan
WHY: The reason for the planned deployments was not reported.
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