U.S. and Japan Conduct New Year Paratrooper Drills

Hundreds of U.S. and Japanese soldiers took part in the first joint large-scale exercise between the two countries of the year.

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00:00The U.S. and Japan conducted their first large-scale military drills of 2025.

00:05Hundreds of U.S. and Japanese soldiers took part in paratrooper training exercises in

00:09eastern Japan.

00:11Troops from the two countries practiced jumping out of aircraft and helicopters to simulate

00:15capturing a hillside.

00:17The annual event is known as the New Year Jump.

00:20Japan's defense minister, Nakatani Gen, also took a leap of faith.

00:30The drills ended Sunday evening with more than 11 countries in attendance.