U.S. Military Command in Japan and Partnership with Japan

U.S. Secretary of Defense announces plan to upgrade U.S. military command in Japan to combat Chinese aggression. Japan is described as an indispensable partner in deterring communist Chinese military aggression. Plans for joint production of missiles and greater access to strategic southwest islands discussed.

Trump Administration's Military Ties with the Philippines and Chinese Aggression in the South China Sea

Soldiers with false arrest records stuck in bureaucratic limbo; Trump administration aims to boost military ties with the Philippines to deter Chinese aggression in the South China Sea; Hegseth reaffirms commitment to the region; tensions rise between China and the Philippines in the disputed waters.