Japan, US conduct joint drill involving aircraft carrier -Japan govt

FILE PHOTO - South Korean and U.S. Naval Vessels including aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan take part in a joint navy exercise off South Korea coast, in this handout photo provided by South Korean Navy and relased by Yonhap on September 29, 2022. South Korean Navy/Yonhap via REUTERS
Japan and the United States are conducting a joint military drill involving US aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan in areas around Japan in light of North Korea's repeated missile launches, the Japan's Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
The bilateral exercise, in which a Japanese destroyer is also participating, has been underway since 1 October, a ministry announcement said. It did not say when it is scheduled to end.