Pentagon mulls stopping expansion of U.S. military in Japan: reports

Japan insisted on Friday on its decision to strengthen its military alliance with the US, after media reports suggested that Washington intended to abandon a project to expand American forces stationed in the archipelago.

Japan stresses US alliance after Trump cost-cutting reports

TOKYO: The Japanese government said on Friday (Mar 21) it was committed to bolstering its military alliance with Washington, after reports said the Pentagon was considering scrapping a plan to expand US Forces Japan. The United States has around 54,000 military personnel in Japan who currently report back

Pentagon eyeing plan to halt U.S. Forces Japan upgrade, reports say

The move could create “political risk” for Washington with Tokyo and reduce the scope of command and control in the Indo-Pacific region as the U.S.-China rivalry heats up.

Pentagon mulls halting plan to beef up US forces in Japan: reports

WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- The United States could stop a planned expansion of its forces in Japan as part of efforts to slash Defense Department spending,

Pentagon considers halting plan to beef up U.S. forces in Japan: reports

The United States could stop a planned expansion of its forces in Japan as part of efforts to slash Defense Department spending, CNN reported Wednesday. If the administration of President Donald Trump goes ahead, it could undermine the ongoing process to upgrade the role of Japan-based U.S. forces amid rising…

Pentagon may stop expanding American forces in Japan to save US$1 billion

The move could undermine the process to upgrade the role of Japan-based US forces amid China and North Korea threats.