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Japanese torpedo sinks a US ship during the Valiant Shield exercise

A Japanese torpedo sent a US ship to the ocean floor during the Valiant Shield military exercise. The headline does not clarify whether the sinking was part of a planned exercise scenario or an actual incident.

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The event involves military forces from Japan and the United States and could indicate a significant safety or escalation concern if it was not simulated.

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  1. Japanese torpedo sends US ship to the ocean floor during Valiant Shield exercise ↗defensenews.com · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 6:46 AM UTC

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