The US is modernizing military operations in Japan due to the threat from China
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The US is creating a new command for military operations in Japan. This is being done to strengthen defense coordination and support allies in the region amid the growing threat from China.
The United States of America is modernizing its military operations in Japan, creating a new "warfighting" command. According to Defense Minister Pete Hegseth, the main challenge for security remains China. This is reported by UNN with reference to Bloomberg.
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It is noted that the new headquarters in Japan will manage the priority military actions of the United States in the event of a crisis and will cooperate closely with the Japanese forces. In addition, Washington will add more personnel to strengthen defense coordination.
Defense Minister Pete Hegseth said that the American military has begun to transfer its operations in Japan to a new "combat" command, emphasizing that the Trump administration is focusing on China as its main security threat
As Bloomberg writes, this step confirms the intention of the United States to support allies in the region, especially after Donald Trump's criticism of the US-Japan security agreement. Japan, for its part, is increasing its military budget, but still largely depends on American protection.
The meeting between Hegseth and his Japanese counterpart, Gen Nakatani, focused on strengthening the military alliance. They reaffirmed their joint readiness to deter potential threats and respond to possible crises.
America and Japan stand firmly shoulder to shoulder in the face of aggressive and coercive actions by communist China
The US Secretary of Defense said that the United States will increase the number of personnel of the new joint command in Japan, which will manage the initial US military response to a crisis in the region, and will work closely with the newly created Japanese military command, which is responsible for air, land, sea and other forces.
Bloomberg reports that the US has pledged to defend Japan, including with nuclear weapons if necessary.
Reminder
The Pentagon is preparing for a conflict with China over Taiwan, changing its strategy. Europe will have to defend itself against Russia on its own, as the US reorients.
