"Japan, U.S., and Philippines Forge Defense Alliance Against Cyberattacks and Troop Deployment Talks with Tokyo"

Tokyo is in discussions with Manila about potentially deploying troops to the Philippines, marking a significant development in their military cooperation. This move comes amid growing concerns over China's assertiveness in the region, particularly in the South China Sea. If realized, this deployment would represent a notable shift in Japan's post-World War II security policy, which has traditionally been focused on self-defense.