US, Japan rehearse coordinated strikes to challenge PLA control of waters near Taiwan
Keen Sword 27 exercises will help allies identify weaknesses in military cooperation, US military official says
They have also practised repairing runways and maintaining maritime supply routes to sustain operations in the event of attacks on bases and disruptions to supply lines, according to statements from both the US and Japanese sides.
Analysts said the tactics employed could make it harder for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to locate and neutralise United States and Japanese forces during a conflict, potentially forcing Chinese commanders to devote more resources to reconnaissance and targeting.
