"US and Japan Navies Unite for Historic Aircraft Carrier Rendezvous in Western Pacific"
The US Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted a joint naval exercise in the Philippine Sea, involving the aircraft carriers Carl Vinson and Ronald Reagan, along with the Japanese helicopter-destroyer JS Hyuga. The exercise aimed to demonstrate the allies' ability to quickly mass forces during crises. The training missions included air defense drills, sea surveillance, defensive air counter tactics, and coordinated maneuvers. The exercise also focused on improving interoperability between the US and Japanese forces. This marks the second occasion in a few days that US Navy aircraft carriers have conducted joint exercises, highlighting the importance of cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.