JS Hyuga, rear, and JS Kurama sail in formation in Sagami Bay, Japan, last year. For the first time in the post-war era, Japanese ground troops will operate from Japanese warships far from home. Reuters
Japanese Invasion Fleet Heads For California — Then Where? -- Battleland/Time
TOKYO – An unprecedented force of ships, troops and aircraft that Japan will send to southern California for amphibious warfare exercises next month represents only the first step in what leaders hope will be a transformation of its ground forces and national-defense strategy.
Instead of sticking to bases on their home islands, Japanese troops will be trained and equipped to seize islands and control territory across vast stretches of ocean.
And for this not entirely reassuring scenario, we can thank the growing military strength and assertiveness of China.
Japan announced plans this week to send three of its largest and most modern warships, along with 250 ground troops and combat helicopters, to take part in amphibious war games with U.S. Marines in and around Camp Pendleton, Calif.
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My Comment: I am willing to bet that during these exercises .... this country will be watching them very closely.
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