Germany and Japan Push New Defense Pact to Boost Troop Mobility

Germany and Japan Push New Defense Pact to Boost Troop Mobility

Germany is looking to strengthen its military ties with Japan as Defense Minister Boris Pistorius proposes a new agreement to simplify joint troop operations. During a visit to the Yokosuka naval base on Sunday, Pistorius met with Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi to discuss a framework aimed at reducing bureaucratic hurdles for personnel stationed in each other's countries, according to Politico on March 22. We bring you stories from …