Marines, Japanese Forces Sharpen Explosive Disposal Skills During Keen Sword 2027

Department of War formerly the Department of Defense2026-10-28

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“U.S. Marines assigned to the 3rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, trained alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members during bilateral live-fire ground response training in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 23.”

“Marines assigned to the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, trained alongside the Japan Self-Defense Forces during Exercise Keen Sword 27 in Kirishima, Japan, Oct. 24, 2026.”

“Keen Sword is a biennial, bilateral field training exercise designed to increase readiness and interoperability between the U.S. military and the Japan Self-Defense Forces.”

“A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to lift a collapsible fuel drum during helicopter support team training.”

“Technical demonstrations involved thermite grenades, M112 demolition blocks, detonating cord, water charges and drones.”

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