# SINKEX

Deep Blue Ambitions: Japan’s Sinking Exercises Signal a Decisive Shift from 'Exclusively Defensive' Posture

Japan’s successful sinking of a massive target ship during the Valiant Shield 2026 exercise highlights its accelerating shift toward offensive military capabilities. This evolution, involving the testing of advanced domestic torpedoes and missiles, reflects a strategic move to integrate deeply with U.S. command structures while moving beyond its traditional pacifist constraints.