US and Japan rehearse coordinated anti-ship strikes
By The BriefBrief
U.S. and Japanese forces rehearsed coordinated anti-ship strikes and mobile missile deployments across Kyushu and Japan’s southwestern islands during the 11-day Keen Sword 27 exercise. The drills tested tactics intended to challenge Beijing’s ability to control surrounding waters in a conflict over Taiwan and make allied forces harder to target.
WHO:U.S. and Japanese forces
WHAT:U.S. and Japanese forces rehearsed coordinated anti-ship strikes and mobile missile deployments during Keen Sword 27.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
WHERE:Japan
WHY:The drills tested tactics designed to challenge Beijing’s ability to control surrounding waters in a conflict over Taiwan.
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