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U.S. & Japan restructure military amid growing China threat
U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will unveil a plan next month to restructure the U.S. military command in Japan in the face of shared concerns about China, the Financial Times reports.
Strategic alignment
This restructuring aims to enhance operational efficiency and strategic alignment in the region.
Sources familiar with the matter suggest that the revamp will involve reorganising the existing command setup, potentially consolidating certain units and functions.
The move is seen as a response to evolving security challenges and geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. defence
The decision to revamp the military command reflects a broader effort by the U.S. to adapt its defence posture to meet shifting threats and strengthen alliances in the region.
It also underscores the importance of Japan as a key strategic partner in maintaining stability and security in East Asia.
More than a year ago, Japan pledged to double its defence spending to 2% of its gross domestic product and to procure missiles that can strike ships or land-based targets 1,000 km(600 miles) away, according to a source from Reuters
Japan has recently called China’s rapidly expanding military power a “serious concern” for Japan and the international community.