US-Japan security talks focus on bolstering military cooperation, underscores threat from China

US, Japan bolster military cooperation amid threat from China

TOKYO — Japanese and U.S. defense chiefs and top diplomats agreed to further bolster their military cooperation by upgrading the command and control of U.S. forces in the East Asian country and strengthening American-licensed missile production there, describing the rising threat from China as “the greatest strategic challenge.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin joined their Japanese counterparts, Yoko Kamikawa…

US to upgrade military command in Japan amid China's 'assertiveness', North Korea's 'nuclear threat'

Talks between foreign, defense chiefs of 2 countries in Tokyo aim at co-production of air defense missiles, local media reports - Anadolu Ajansı

US and Japan to revamp military operations to counter China and North Korea

American and Japanese defence ministers also reaffirm commitment to fast-track Tokyo’s acquisition of Tomahawk missiles.

US upgrades military command in Japan, warns of China threats

TOKYO — The United States announced plans Sunday for a major revamp of its military command in Japan to deepen coordination with its ally's forces, as the two countries labeled China the "greatest strategic challenge" facing the region.  The announcement followed security talks in Tokyo between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and their respective Japanese counterparts, Yoko Kamikawa and Minoru Kihara.…

US to revamp military command in Japan amid China’s threats

The US defence chief says the US command’s upgrade in Japan is the most significant progress in their alliance.

US–Japan Security Talks Focus on Bolstering Military Cooperation, Underscores Threat From China

TOKYO—Japanese and U.S. defense chiefs and top diplomats agreed to further bolster their military cooperation by upgrading the command and control of U.S. forces in the East Asian country and strengthening American-licensed missile production there, describing the rising threat from China as “the greatest strategic challenge.” Japan is home to more than 50,000 U.S. troops, but the commander for the U.S. Forces Japan headquartered in Yokota in th…