Pyongyang, November 2 (KCNA) -- The Japan "Self-Defense Forces" recently launched various military exercises, stirring up the atmosphere of war.

The ground SDF has staged the drill of redeploying its unit in Hokkaido to Kyushu from Oct. 29.

The exercise which will last till Nov. 9 is expected to involve a shooting drill.

Meanwhile, the maritime SDF is waging a joint rehearsal with the U.S. aircraft carrier and other war means involved in waters off Okinawa.