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Northern Trilogy 2026

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers ride in a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook during Northern Trilogy 2026 at Oujojibara Training Area, Japan, Jan. 16, 2026. This exercise was the first multinational airborne exercise held in Japan and consisted of multiple airborne operations and simulated combat maneuvers, bringing together multiple nations to enhance and strengthen bilateral capabilities.

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