US Ambassador to Japan urges Tokyo to expand defense industry cooperation with US.

US Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, urged Tokyo to expand its role in weapon development, production, and supply amid global conflicts, emphasizing the importance of stronger defense industry cooperation with the US. This comes after Japan's PM Fumio Kishida's Washington visit and Japan's accelerated military buildup in response to threats from China, North Korea, and Russia. The countries will explore co-licensing, co-producing, and co-developing projects to bolster their defense alliance.

April 16, 2024
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