US, Japan Conduct Coordinated Anti-Ship Strike in Major Military Exercise

U.S. and Japanese forces executed a coordinated anti-ship strike during the Keen Sword 27 exercise. The operation involved simultaneous missile fire from fighter aircraft and shore-based launchers, targeting a vessel at sea. This drill tested the allies’ capabilities in detecting enemy warships, sharing targeting data, and coordinating attacks from multiple platforms.

• U.S. and Japanese forces conducted a coordinated missile strike during the Keen Sword 27 military exercise.
• The operation involved fighter aircraft and shore-based launchers firing missiles simultaneously at a maritime target.
• Keen Sword 27 involved over 56,000 personnel from Japan, the United States, and partner nations.
• The exercise tested the allies’ ability to detect enemy warships, share targeting information, and coordinate attacks.
• Aircraft involved included F/A-18 Hornets and F-35 Lightning IIs operating from an aircraft carrier and land bases.
• Japanese destroyers JS Kongo and JS Maya tracked targets, while U.S. Marines utilized sensors and anti-ship missile systems from shore.