“America will evolve to better meet the challenges of today and tomorrow US forces in Japan to a joint force headquarters with expanded missions and operational responsibilities,” Austin said. “It A very important change For U.S. forces, it is one of the strongest developments in our military relationship with Japan in 70 years since the creation of Japan.”
Tokyo has stepped up plans to prepare for its possible role if China invades Taiwan. It would be a key base for any US troops deployed in such an event.
“We continue to look at the PRC [People’s Republic of China] “Engages in coercive behavior and attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China Seas, Taiwan, and throughout the region.” Austin said In a statement.
Austin and Blinken reiterated their promises to Japan Nuclear deterrence After a first-of-its-kind ministerial session between Washington and Tokyo called “Extended Deterrence,” the United States is ready to offer Japan in the event of conflict.
Regarding Trump, Blinken said the US and Japan have an alliance that has not only lasted for decades, but strengthened. … Precisely because of that curiosity, I think – more than I think, I know it will happen. lasting, Regardless of the outcome of the election In any of our countries.”
Japan serves as a base for America Project Military Power In the Indo-Pacific, 54,000 US troops, hundreds of US aircraft and Washington’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier strike group.
