US to Overhaul Its Military Command in Japan
US to Overhaul Its Military Command in Japan
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The Facts
The US and Japan announced on Sunday plans to overhaul their military ties, including intentions to upgrade the US Forces Japan to a Joint Force Headquarters.
The defense chiefs of the two nations also reportedly agreed to strengthen US-licensed missile production in Japan, as well as co-production of air-to-air missiles.
