Japan, U.S., Australia Plan 2025 Military Drills

Japan, the United States, and Australia have announced plans for joint military training in northern Australia starting in 2025, amid rising concerns over China's military activities in the Indo-Pacific region. The trilateral amphibious training will involve Japan's Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade joining the U.S. Marine Rotational Force-Darwin and Australian forces during exercises such as Talisman Sabre. This move is part of efforts to enhance regional security and stability, particularly in response to China's assertive actions in the South China Sea and around Taiwan. The defense ministers from the three countries expressed 'serious concern' over China's 'dangerous conduct' towards vessels in the region and emphasized the importance of peace across the Taiwan Strait. The partnership aims to build interoperability among the three countries and strengthen their collective defense capabilities. This development underscores the deepening security ties among these nations as they seek to counterbalance China's influence in the region.