US and Japanese militaries conduct a large-scale joint and bilateral integration training exercise on Tuesday. (Photo: US Air Force)

Japanese and US militaries teamed up for a number of joint exercises involving warships, heavy bombers, advanced fighter jets and an aircraft carrier, including F-15 and F-35B fighter jets, B-1 heavy strategic bombers, and AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System).

The Japanese Defense Ministry said the drills did not target any country.