The United States and Japan revealed plans To enhance security cooperation to counter threats from North Korea and China, which is called the Greatest Security challenge in the region.
Unusually sharp termsthe United States and foreign Japan and defense The ministers denounced China’s increasing aggressiveness in Indo-Pacific and elsewhere. that they also named out Russia for its war with Ukraine scolded North Korea for Ramp up Nuclear and missile programs.
In a joint statement Wednesday, Secretary of Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and their Japanese counterparts, Yoshimasa Hayashi and Yasukazu Hamada, said China represented an “unprecedented” threat. international regime and pledged to redouble their efforts to confront it.
Chinese Foreign Ministry policy seeks to reshape international For their own good and employ China’s growing political, economic, military, and technological power To this end, the statement said. this behavior he of Serious concern for the coalition and all international communityand represents the greatest strategy challenge in Indian and Pacific Oceans region And beyond.”
the four men Agreed to modify the presence of US forces on Al Jazeera of Okinawa in To strengthen the anti-ship capabilities that will be required in the event of Chinese incursion into Taiwan or other hostilities in South or East China Sea.
that they also added official signal of outer space in The long-standing security treaty between the United States and Japan, which makes clear That “attacks to, from and within spacehe could trigger mutual defense judgments of treaty. That was before outside Domain of the agreement. In addition, the United States space NASA agency plans to sign cooperation agreement with Japan on Friday, they said.
Before the meeting, a meeting defense Ministry announced were ready to start Construction on An uninhabited island where the two armies will gather military The beginning of the exercises in 2027.
Blinken said the agreement signed Wednesday reflects the two countries’ efforts to deepen cooperation “across all areas,” including space, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. technologies.
He said the alliance between the United States and Japan “was the cornerstone of Peace and stability in Indo-Pacific, ensuring security, freedom and prosperity of our people And people across the region. “
Wednesday’s meeting will be followed by a meeting on Friday between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as they will stress the importance of Relationship.
kishida, on A week-long trip to visit the Allies in Europe and North America, a defense an agreement with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wed to strengthen military relations between the two provinces, also in In response to China.
Austin noted that Wednesday’s agreement underscores “America’s firm commitment to Japan’s defense.” with a full range of including nuclear capabilities” and confirms that Article 5 of The Mutual Security Treaty applies to the Senkaku Islands. disputed islands outside Japanese territorial waters also claimed by Beijing.
new runways
Earlier Wednesday, Japan said it would begin build a pair of runways on the small South Island of Where are common majishima exercises, including those of F-35B stealth fighters, amphibious operations and missile interceptors will do start in Almost four years.
Al Jazeera, off southwest coast of Kagoshima on southernmost main Island of Kyushu, it will be a hub for Deployment of troops and ammunition supplies in Issue of conflict like An emergency in Taiwan.
Japan and the United States moving one of they key Flying exercises sites to the South Island, which is much closer to the United States air base of iwakuni, home To the F-35B fleet, from current Training site on Iwo Jima, where one of The bloodiest and most famous battles of World War II was fought.
the changes in US publication on Okinawa will transform 12th Marine Regiment to the Younger, more Quickly mobile Unit – 12th Coastal Marine Regiment which will be designed to be better equipped to fight Deduct and defend the United States and its allies in the region.
Austin said the regiment would bring “tremendous” capabilities to the region K “more fatal more Activity, more able” military Alone.
US officials said decision The number will not increase of Marines on The island does not come with No big change in Weapons ability.
Strengthen of military Ability or forces is a delicate matter issue for Okinawa, the site of one of The deadliest land battles .in the end of World War II. Al Jazeera hosts more from half of Headquarters of the American forces in Japan and Okinawan want this number reduced.
The coastal regiment is made up of Nearly 2,000 Marines, including A.J combat team with anti-ship missile battery and a logistic battalion f air defense battalion. the current marine regiment on The Okinawa it will essentially replace has about 3,400 marines and sailors.
Wed conventions follow Japan announcement last year It would increase defense spending to 2% of gross domestic product over five years. that would make her defense budget The world’s third largest – a dramatic transformation in Tokyo’s priorities reflect growing concerns about North Korea and the potential Chinese military Action against Taiwan.
Japan is advancing up big time and do it in Jump with United States, partners in Indo-Pacific, W in Europe,” national security consultant Jake Sullivan said, adding that Biden’s participation with Allies ‘pay huge dividends’ for global Safety.
While there is a growing fear of An emergency in Taiwan, many in the region We are concerned that defense Buildups by both China and the United States and its allies could raise the stakes of getting involved in war.
in their conversations on Friday, Biden is expected to raise with Kishida case of Lieutenant Ridge Alconis, US Navy officer, is posted to Japan who He was imprisoned after pleading guilty last year to death due to negligent driving of Two Japanese citizens in May 2021, according to a senior Administration official.
The officialf who He requested anonymity to discuss the negotiations with The Japanese said the administration was working “to find a consistent, compassionate solution.” with the rule of Law.”
The United States and Japan revealed plans To enhance security cooperation to counter threats from North Korea and China, which is called the Greatest Security challenge in the region.
Unusually sharp termsthe United States and foreign Japan and defense The ministers denounced China’s increasing aggressiveness in Indo-Pacific and elsewhere. that they also named out Russia for its war with Ukraine scolded North Korea for Ramp up Nuclear and missile programs.
In a joint statement Wednesday, Secretary of Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and their Japanese counterparts, Yoshimasa Hayashi and Yasukazu Hamada, said China represented an “unprecedented” threat. international regime and pledged to redouble their efforts to confront it.
Chinese Foreign Ministry policy seeks to reshape international For their own good and employ China’s growing political, economic, military, and technological power To this end, the statement said. this behavior he of Serious concern for the coalition and all international communityand represents the greatest strategy challenge in Indian and Pacific Oceans region And beyond.”
the four men Agreed to modify the presence of US forces on Al Jazeera of Okinawa in To strengthen the anti-ship capabilities that will be required in the event of Chinese incursion into Taiwan or other hostilities in South or East China Sea.
that they also added official signal of outer space in The long-standing security treaty between the United States and Japan, which makes clear That “attacks to, from and within spacehe could trigger mutual defense judgments of treaty. That was before outside Domain of the agreement. In addition, the United States space NASA agency plans to sign cooperation agreement with Japan on Friday, they said.
Before the meeting, a meeting defense Ministry announced were ready to start Construction on An uninhabited island where the two armies will gather military The beginning of the exercises in 2027.
Blinken said the agreement signed Wednesday reflects the two countries’ efforts to deepen cooperation “across all areas,” including space, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. technologies.
He said the alliance between the United States and Japan “was the cornerstone of Peace and stability in Indo-Pacific, ensuring security, freedom and prosperity of our people And people across the region. “
Wednesday’s meeting will be followed by a meeting on Friday between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as they will stress the importance of Relationship.
kishida, on A week-long trip to visit the Allies in Europe and North America, a defense an agreement with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wed to strengthen military relations between the two provinces, also in In response to China.
Austin noted that Wednesday’s agreement underscores “America’s firm commitment to Japan’s defense.” with a full range of including nuclear capabilities” and confirms that Article 5 of The Mutual Security Treaty applies to the Senkaku Islands. disputed islands outside Japanese territorial waters also claimed by Beijing.
new runways
Earlier Wednesday, Japan said it would begin build a pair of runways on the small South Island of Where are common majishima exercises, including those of F-35B stealth fighters, amphibious operations and missile interceptors will do start in Almost four years.
Al Jazeera, off southwest coast of Kagoshima on southernmost main Island of Kyushu, it will be a hub for Deployment of troops and ammunition supplies in Issue of conflict like An emergency in Taiwan.
Japan and the United States moving one of they key Flying exercises sites to the South Island, which is much closer to the United States air base of iwakuni, home To the F-35B fleet, from current Training site on Iwo Jima, where one of The bloodiest and most famous battles of World War II was fought.
the changes in US publication on Okinawa will transform 12th Marine Regiment to the Younger, more Quickly mobile Unit – 12th Coastal Marine Regiment which will be designed to be better equipped to fight Deduct and defend the United States and its allies in the region.
Austin said the regiment would bring “tremendous” capabilities to the region K “more fatal more Activity, more able” military Alone.
US officials said decision The number will not increase of Marines on The island does not come with No big change in Weapons ability.
Strengthen of military Ability or forces is a delicate matter issue for Okinawa, the site of one of The deadliest land battles .in the end of World War II. Al Jazeera hosts more from half of Headquarters of the American forces in Japan and Okinawan want this number reduced.
The coastal regiment is made up of Nearly 2,000 Marines, including A.J combat team with anti-ship missile battery and a logistic battalion f air defense battalion. the current marine regiment on The Okinawa it will essentially replace has about 3,400 marines and sailors.
Wed conventions follow Japan announcement last year It would increase defense spending to 2% of gross domestic product over five years. that would make her defense budget The world’s third largest – a dramatic transformation in Tokyo’s priorities reflect growing concerns about North Korea and the potential Chinese military Action against Taiwan.
Japan is advancing up big time and do it in Jump with United States, partners in Indo-Pacific, W in Europe,” national security consultant Jake Sullivan said, adding that Biden’s participation with Allies ‘pay huge dividends’ for global Safety.
While there is a growing fear of An emergency in Taiwan, many in the region We are concerned that defense Buildups by both China and the United States and its allies could raise the stakes of getting involved in war.
in their conversations on Friday, Biden is expected to raise with Kishida case of Lieutenant Ridge Alconis, US Navy officer, is posted to Japan who He was imprisoned after pleading guilty last year to death due to negligent driving of Two Japanese citizens in May 2021, according to a senior Administration official.
The officialf who He requested anonymity to discuss the negotiations with The Japanese said the administration was working “to find a consistent, compassionate solution.” with the rule of Law.”