Biden hails 'significant steps' in strengthening Japan defense relationship

The United States, Japan ,and Australia will work together to create a joint air defense network, President Joe Biden announced alongside Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in the Rose Garden on Wednesday afternoon.

Biden described the new initiatives as “significant steps to strengthen defense security cooperation,” and said the trio of allies will be “modernizing command and control structures. And we’re increasing the interoperability and planning of our militaries so they can work together in a seamless and effective way.”