OITA -- A live-fire drill conducted by Japan and the United States at the Hijudai Maneuver Area in Oita Prefecture was recently shown to the press.
The Ground Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Marine Corps began joint field training exercises known as "Iron Fist" on Feb. 16. The exercises will continue through March 12 in Kyushu, Okinawa Prefecture and other areas.
Live-fire drills involving gunfire and aircraft were to be conducted from Feb. 16 through Tuesday at the longest, including reserve days. On Feb. 18, a drill was shown to the press that involved the MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft.
