The United States and Japan have taken a significant step to reinforce their security alliance in the face of an increasingly severe strategic and nuclear threat environment. On December 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the formulation of the Guidelines for Extended Deterrence, a document aimed at enhancing the ability of both nations to prevent potential adversaries from taking aggressive actions, such as launching an attack or starting a conflict, while promoting stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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U.S. Marines from the Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 13th Brigade, Middle Army, provide security using a Komatsu Light Armored Vehicle at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, on October 29, 2024, during Exercise Keen Sword. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)
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U.S. Marines from the Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 13th Brigade, Middle Army, provide security using a Komatsu Light Armored Vehicle at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, on October 29, 2024, during Exercise Keen Sword. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)
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