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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Liam Gilliver

Japan and US introduce 620-mile range missile in major joint exercise as regional tensions rise

The Keen Sword 27 exercise has officially started - (AP)

Japan and the US will showcase its advanced weapons systems, including a 620-mile range missile, as they begin one of their largest joint exercises.

Around 45,000 Japanese troops and 12,000 American service members are believed to be participating in the biennial Keen Sword 27, a major drill focusing on the defence of Japan’s southwestern islands.

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