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Best pics of the week: June 13, 2021
The East Africa Response Force trains in Kenya, U.S. Marines drill Down Under, USS Kearsarge sailors on deck, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
US Indo-Pacific commander reaffirms alliance with Japan amid China territorial claims
The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command held talks with top Japanese officials and reaffirmed their alliance amid China’s increasingly assertive claims.
Japan, US, France hold military drill eyeing China presence
The three nations’ first joint drills on Japanese soil — dubbed “ARC21” — come as they seek step up military ties amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.
Japan, US, France hold 1st joint drills on Japanese land
About 100 Japanese troops, along with 60 troops each from the French army and U.S. Marine Corps, will conduct urban warfare drills followed by amphibious operation exercises.
China has a large and growing navy: What is the rest of the story?
In the case of China, an assessment of strategy, operational proficiency, regional and global naval power, and leadership deserve additional emphasis, says the author of this commentary.
By Robert B. Murrett