TOKYO, Aug. 5 -- JASDF issued the following news:

From July 9 to August 4, Koku-Jieitai (JASDF) has participated in the U.S. hosted Exercise "Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC)." Through the participation in the exercise, Koku-Jietai has aimed to improve the tactical skills of the unit as well as to strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. Alliance. In this exercise, Air Defense Combat Training has been conducted in the airspace around Japan. Koku-Jieitai Fighter Deployment Training in U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Airfield Damage Repair Training in Chitose Air Base, Misawa Air-to Ground Range and Komatsu Air Base, Aeromedical Evacuation Training in Misawa Air Base, U.S. Forces Fighter Deployment Traini...