The United States plans to establish a new "war-fighting base" in Japan to bolster its military presence in the Asia-Pacific ...
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasizes Japan's role as a key partner in countering China's regional assertiveness. The US and Japan plan to enhance military coordination and joint munitions ...
The defense chiefs of Japan and the United States have held a meeting in Tokyo. They exchanged opinions over efforts to ...
The U.S. defense secretary sought to reassure its ally over security ties and vowed to speed up the creation of a joint ...
President Trump has complained the U.S.-Japan defense partnership is one-sided, but with China throwing its weight around, ...
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirms Japan as a key ally against Chinese military assertion, announcing upgrades to Japan's military command. The US and Japan plan increased cooperation in ...
The Japanese government passed a record defense budget in 2024, in line with its commitment to increase its defense spending to two percent of its GDP by 2027. The country’s new prime minister, ...
The island was the scene of 5 weeks of brutal combat between Japanese and US forces in World War II. Read more at ...
Warning comes after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth visits Philippines and Japan with pledges to boost defence cooperation.