European countries are deploying their ships and fright jets around Japan, increasing joint training between foreign militaries and the Self-Defense Forces. Those countries aim to enhance security cooperation with Japan, which has in-depth knowledge of China, given the recognition of China’s military expansion in the Indo-Pacific region as a real threat. On June 16, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted joint training with the Turkish Naval Forces in the sea area around the Kanto region. The exercise confirmed the ability to accurately move ships to designated positions …