F-35s from Three Nations Conduct Joint Drills in Guam to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Air Operations

Amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific, the air forces of Japan, the United States, and Australia are set to conduct a large-scale military exercise in Guam, marking a significant step in their trilateral cooperation. For the first time, F-35 stealth fighters from all three nations will operate together in the Cope North exercise, scheduled from February 3 to 21 at Andersen Air Force Base. Read more.

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