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Japan's Military Expansion and U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seeking to revise national security documents to bolster the country's military capabilities, despite its pacifist Constitution. During a meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, discussions centered on enhancing U.S.-Japan defense cooperation, increasing Japan's defense spending, and addressing regional tensions, particularly concerning China and Taiwan.

Japan's Military Expansion and U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions
Jan 16, 2026, 2:09 PM

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