France: Japanese troops stage annual Fuji Firepower Exercise.

SHOTLIST GOTEMBA, JAPAN (JUNE 7, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF JAPAN GROUND SELF-DEFENSE FORCE LIVE-FIRE EXERCISE FEATURING ARMORED VEHICLES, ARTILLERY AND HELICOPTERSGOTEMBA, JAPAN - JUNE 7: Japanese troops took part in the annual Fuji Firepower Exercise at the East Fuji Training Area in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Sunday, June 7, as the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force showcased its live-fire combat capabilities. The exercise featured armored vehicles, artillery systems, helicopters and infantry units conducting coordinated battlefield scenarios across the training area. Live-fire demonstrations included artillery strikes, armored vehicle maneuvers and helicopter-supported operations targeting designated positions on surrounding terrain. The Fuji Firepower Exercise is one of Japan's largest military training events and serves as a public demonstration of the capabilities of the Ground Self-Defense Force.