US EditionPentagon mulls stopping expansion of U.S. military in Japan: reports
- The United States is considering halting a planned expansion of its forces in Japan to cut Defense Department spending, potentially saving about $1 billion, as reported by CNN and NBC News.
- The Trump administration is evaluating this move among other cost-cutting options amid rising security challenges from China and North Korea.
- Rep. Mike Rogers and Sen. Roger Wicker expressed concern, stating that significant changes to the military structure should not occur without thorough coordination and input from Congress.
- Japanese officials believe that maintaining the Japan-U.S. deterrence is crucial due to threats from China and North Korea.
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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.
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Macau BusinessJapan 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 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…
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