Tokyo Expands Military Drills to Deter China Amid Rising Tensions
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- •On April 14, 2026, Russian Pacific Fleet ships conducted artillery fire drills in the South China Sea.
- •The US, Australia, and the Philippines held their second joint military exercises in the South China Sea this year as of April 13, 2026.
- •Japan's recent military drills focus on deterring China by increasing joint operations with allied forces in the Indo-Pacific region.
- •The joint exercises include live-fire artillery practice and coordinated maneuvers among Japan, the US, Australia, and the Philippines.
- •These drills reflect Japan's strategic shift toward a more active defense posture amid China's growing military presence in contested maritime areas.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If China increases its naval patrols and military presence near the drill areas regional tensions could escalate, affecting shipping routes and prompting further military deployments by Japan and its allies.
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Heightened military activity in the South China Sea could disrupt oil shipping lanes, increasing uncertainty in global oil supply routes.
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RUTASS (EN)Russian Pacific Fleet ships practice artillery fire in South China Sea drillsCNSouth China Morning Post - Hong Kong‘A big deal’: the military drills showing Tokyo’s growing focus on deterring ChinaFINANCEInvesting.com - NewsUS, Australia, Philippines hold second joint drills in South China Sea this year