On March 23, 2024, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida committed to enhancing Japan's defense and diplomatic capabilities amidst a challenging security environment, during a speech at the National Defense Academy's graduation ceremony. Following this, on March 24, 2024, President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida are expected to announce plans, as reported by the Financial Times, to restructure the US military command in Japan. This restructuring aims to strengthen operational planning and exercises between the two nations, ensuring more seamless cooperation, especially in times of crisis. The move is seen as a response to rising tensions with China, aiming to deepen military ties between Japan and the U.S. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi highlighted ongoing discussions on transitioning to a joint command structure to bolster military cooperation, although no final decisions have been made.
JAPAN CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY HAYASHI: WE ARE DISCUSSING WAYS TO STRENGTHEN MILITARY COOPERATION WITH THE U.S. AS WE MOVE TO A JOINT COMMAND STRUCTURE IN JAPAN, BUT NOTHING DECIDED YET
🔴 JAPAN'S CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY HAYASHI DISCUSSES POTENTIAL WAYS TO STRENGTHEN MILITARY COOPERATION WITH THE US, AS THEY TRANSITION TO A JOINT COMMAND STRUCTURE IN JAPAN, BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DECIDED YET.
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US President Joe Biden and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are expected to announce plans to restructure the US military command in Japan, the Financial Times reported https://t.co/2U8z60o7fD
US commander in Japan has very little command & control authority so US will restructure its command posture in Japan to enable the two allies to plan and operate more seamlessly particularly in times of crisis. https://t.co/YgIItdHwt7 https://t.co/tBHLZab9zf
President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida will announce plans to restructure the US military command in Japan to strengthen operational planning and exercises between the nations, @FT reports. https://t.co/6P83xJTIoX
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed Saturday to enhance his country's defense capabilities in an increasingly severe security environment, during a speech at the graduation ceremony for the National Defense Academy. https://t.co/eRLdRuhsFR
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