"U.S. and Japan's Joint Military and Space Initiatives Amid Rising China Tensions"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
The US and Japan are set to announce plans to modernize their military alliance, establish an integrated air defense network, and send a Japanese astronaut on a NASA mission to the moon. The upcoming state visit by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will also include a summit with the leaders of the US and the Philippines, showcasing efforts to strengthen alliances in the Indo-Pacific region as a signal to China. The relationship between the two countries has deepened, with a focus on military cooperation, economic investments, and shared strategic interests.