Japan and U.S. complete Keen Sword 27 with eight live-fire drills and about 200 aircraft

Japan and the United States wrapped up Keen Sword 27 on Oct. 29 after 11 days of training with forces from seven other countries. troops took part, with about 200 aircraft and 40 ships involved across the exercise, including the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group.

About 45,000 Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel and 11,000 U.S.