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Core Viewpoint - The Japan-U.S. "Iron Fist" joint military exercise will expand its scope this year, taking place in multiple locations in Japan, including the "Southwest Islands," with several new elements introduced [1][2]. Group 1: Exercise Details - The "Iron Fist" exercise is scheduled from February 11 to March 9, 2026, and aims to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces to address potential regional conflicts [1]. - Approximately 800 U.S. Marine Corps personnel, 2,100 U.S. Navy sailors, and around 2,000 members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Maritime Self-Defense Force will participate [1]. - The exercise will take place at 19 locations, an increase of three from the previous year, and will include the first participation of the newly formed "Water and Land Mobility Group" [2]. Group 2: Phases of the Exercise - The exercise will be conducted in two phases: the first phase from February 11 to 26, focusing on joint command training, ground operations, live-fire exercises, engineering, and logistical medical support [2]. - The second phase, from February 27 to March 9, will be larger in scale, incorporating support from both sides' naval vessels, including three large landing ships from the U.S. Navy and various Japanese naval assets [2]. Group 3: Equipment and Capabilities - The exercise will feature advanced equipment such as V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, CH-47 transport helicopters, AH-64D attack helicopters, AAV-7 amphibious assault vehicles, and drones to enhance Japan's amphibious operational capabilities [2]. - For the first time, Japanese V-22 Ospreys will operate alongside U.S. Marine Corps Ospreys, further strengthening U.S.-Japan collaborative operations [3]. - The Japanese "ScanEagle-2" reconnaissance drone will also participate for the first time, expanding its operational range and enhancing intelligence-gathering capabilities [3].