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US to Overhaul Its Military Command in Japan
US to Overhaul Its Military Command in Japan
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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.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called the development "the most significant change to US Forces Japan" in its history and "one of the strongest improvements" ever made in military ties with Tokyo.