The U.S. and Japan will expand military presence in a chain of strategic Western Pacific Ocean islands.
The defense chiefs of the United States and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to expand military presence in a chain of strategic Western Pacific Ocean islands located near China.U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held his first telephone talks with Gen Nakatani, the newly appointed defense minister of Japan, on Tuesday. They reiterated the commitment to modernize the U.S.
In July, the Pentagon announced that it will upgrade its presence at Kadena by deploying 36 newer F-15EX fighter jets to replace 48 older F-15C/D fighter jets while continuing to maintain a rotational presence of fourth- and fifth-generation tactical aircraft at the base.Modernization of the alliance's command and control was announced in July as well. The U.S.
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