TOKYO, Oct. 4 -- Joint Staff issued the following press release:

As the security environment surrounding Japan becomes increasingly severe, Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) conducted a tactical exercise amid to demonstrate Japan's strong will not to tolerate unilateral changes to the status quo by force and to enhance regional deterrence and maintain and improve its mission capabilities.

1.Date Oct 3rd, 2025October 3rd 2025

2. Exercise Area Sea Area South of the Sakishima Islands

3. Participating Units JMSDF: JS SAWAGIRI, JS URAGA

4. Types of Exercise Tactical Exercises Including Mine Warfare Exercise

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