Japan-US-Philippines hold coast guard drills with eye on China
Kagoshima, Japan (AFP) June 20, 2025 Japan's coast guard will simulate a collision between vessels Friday during joint exercises with the United States and the Philippines seen as a show of unity against Chinese activity in disputed regional waters. It is the second time the countries' coast guards have held training drills together, following their first joint maritime exercise in the Philippines in 2023. Friday's simulati
Kagoshima, Japan (AFP) June 20, 2025
Japan's coast guard will simulate a collision between vessels Friday during joint exercises with the United States and the Philippines seen as a show of unity against Chinese activity in disputed regional waters.
It is the second time the countries' coast guards have held training drills together, following their first joint maritime exercise in the Philippines in 2023.
Friday's simulati
Japan's coast guard will simulate a collision between vessels Friday during joint exercises with the United States and the Philippines seen as a show of unity against Chinese activity in disputed regional waters.
It is the second time the countries' coast guards have held training drills together, following their first joint maritime exercise in the Philippines in 2023.
Friday's simulati 
