Japan-U.S. Joint Exercise 'Keen Sword' to be Held; Okinawa Prefecture Requests Consideration from Defense Bureau
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Ahead of the upcoming Japan-U.S. joint exercise "Keen Sword," Okinawa Prefecture has submitted a request to the Okinawa Defense Bureau to minimize the impact on the lives of local residents. This exercise is a large-scale training operation conducted in cooperation between the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military.
In this request, Okinawa Prefecture strongly urged the reduction of noise and the burden placed on local residents due to the exercises. In particular, the prefecture emphasized that sufficient consideration is necessary for training conducted in areas where many residents live.
On the other hand, Okinawa Prefecture decided to refrain from issuing a "request for restraint" regarding the flight of Osprey aircraft or the use of civilian airports in this instance. The prefecture explained that this decision was the result of carefully weighing the necessity of the exercises against the safety of the residents.
Okinawa Prefecture intends to continue monitoring the situation of the exercises and working with the Defense Bureau to ensure the safety of its citizens. There is a continued need for careful oversight to ensure that there is no significant impact on the living environment of local residents.
Sources: 琉球新報デジタル
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