Military Exercises
Japan deploys destroyer as China's 'Justice Mission 2025' drills encircle Taiwan
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Following China's December 29 announcement, the PLA launched 'Justice Mission 2025' exercises around Taiwan on December 30, prompting Japan to dispatch a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer for surveillance amid heightened tensions over U.S. arms sales and Tokyo's warnings on a potential Taiwan crisis.
Japan, the United States, and the Philippines held their first joint military drills near the Bashi Channel, the waterway between the Philippines and Taiwan, earlier this week. The naval and aerial exercises took place under the framework of the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) from Feb. 20 through Thursday.
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Fifty US Marines and 61 specialized Panamanian units will begin, on this Monday (12), a joint exercise to protect the Panama Canal, extending until February 26. This is the first of several trainings planned for 2026 between the two countries, following three simulations conducted in 2025. The program aims to enhance professional preparation and response capacity in operational scenarios, according to an official statement.