The United States will upgrade the US Forces Japan to a joint force headquarters with expanded missions and operational responsibilities, enhancing military cooperation with Japan amidst strategic challenges from China.
The revamp comes after Russia's attempts to strengthen military ties with North Korea and China, raising concerns in Washington and Tokyo about evolving security environments due to China's nuclear expansion and aggressive foreign policy.
Both countries plan to increase production of weapons like air-to-air missile systems, emphasizing concerns about China's efforts to reshape the international order to its advantage, viewed as a significant threat by the US-Japan alliance.
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