Biden, Kishida usher in new era of US-Japan security cooperation

US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a "new era" of strategic cooperation, focusing on enhanced security collaboration and joint projects.

The leaders vowed to build a global security partnership to address complex, interconnected challenges, underscoring an unwavering U.S. commitment to defend Japan.

Key initiatives include co-development of missiles, upgrades to military command-and-control frameworks for greater interoperability, and networked air defense capabilities with Australia.

These moves are intended to counter China's perceived escalatory behavior and growing military presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

The collaboration also extends to strengthening supply chains for crucial products such as semiconductors.

Biden stated these upgrades represent the most significant upgrade in the alliance since it was first established.