US Marines and the Philippine marine corps land on the beach in assault amphibious vehicles during KAMANDAG 2 in Subic Bay, Philippines, October 3, 2018. US Marine Corps/Lance Cpl. Christine Phelps
Business Insider: Amid rising tensions with China, Japan just sent armored vehicles to foreign soil for the first time since World War II
* Japanese troops are in the Philippines for an exercise with Filipino and US troops.
* They brought armored vehicles with them, marking the first time Japanese armor has landed on foreign soil since World War II.
* The US stressed that the exercise is not directed at anyone, but it comes amid heightened tensions with China.
A small contingent of Japanese troops and armored vehicles engaged in military exercises with the US and the Philippines in the Philippines on Saturday, assisting in a humanitarian role during an amphibious exericse simulating recapturing territory from a terrorist group.
A total of about 150 troops took part in the landing on Saturday. Fifty Japanese troops, unarmed and in camouflage, followed four of their armored vehicles ashore, moving over beach and brushland while picking up Filipino and US troops playing wounded.
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WNU Editor: A Japanese soldier was killed during these exercises .... Japan military officer killed during US-Philippine drill (Channel News Asia/AFP).
More News On Japan's Military Conducting Exercises With The U.S. And Philippine Military
Philippines drills: Japan sends armoured vehicles to foreign soil for first time since second world war -- SCMP/AFP
Japan's military joins historic Philippine war games -- Japan Times
Japan Joins War Exercises on Foreign Soil for First Time Since WWII - Reports -- Sputnik
