Japan's Self -Defense Force Holds Live Fire Exercise

GOTEMBA, JAPAN - JUNE 8: A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) battle tank fires ammunition during a live-fire exercise at the East Fuji Maneuver Area on June 08, 2025, in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The annual drill took place after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stated in March that Japan should increase its defense spending to at least 3% of GDP as soon as possible, in response to pressure from the United States. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)