Hegseth welcomes Japan’s arms spending increase, says US-Japan alliance key to deter China

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Japan's commitment to accelerate its military buildup and defense spending.
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“Regarding the survivor,” Hegseth said, U.S. military officials from Southern Command “immediately initiated Search and ...