LIVE | 'Okinawa, Taiwan In Sight': Xi's Warships 'Rattle' US-Japan Wargames | From The Frontline

On the 19th of October, US and Japan kicked off major wargames near Taiwan called Keen Sword 27. The drills include thousands of troops, fighter jets like F-22 and F-2, warships and tanks. In addition to these, Japan has deployed the Type 25 anti-ship missile, while the US Marine Corps has deployed the NMESIS missile to Okinawa. In response to the US-Japan drills, China deployed its Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group near Okinawa. Beijing also claimed full control of the Island of Taiwan. Meanwhile, Taiwan has inducted the first two F-16 Block 70 fighter jets and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-Te says he will continue to increase defence s (Source: Firstpost | Region: Beijing, China)