TOKYO -- France and Japan have begun a three-week military drill in the Pacific, the first such exercise between their respective ground forces on French soil, aimed at deepening coordination among the like-minded partners.
"Brunet-Takamori 2023" started on Sept. 10 in French New Caledonia, with France's New Caledonian Armed Forces and Japan's Self-Defense Forces working side by side, conducting live-fire drills and coordinating communication. Beginning next Monday, during the last week of drills, the two sides will conduct in-field training that simulates operations in civilian areas.
