The USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier is part of a joint naval drill in the South China Sea. Photo: AP
South China Sea: US strike group, Japanese warship in joint drills
- They will carry out flight operations, coordinated tactical training and maritime strike exercises, US Navy says
- It comes days after China and Russia wrapped up exercises that were seen as an effort to counter pressure from US and its allies
The USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier is part of a joint naval drill in the South China Sea. Photo: AP