Thursday, September 01, 2022

Israel and Japan sign new defense agreement as they mark 70 years of relations

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"Israel and Japan signed a defense agreement allowing for greater military equipment and technology cooperation on Tuesday in a sign of closeness as they mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. ...
Japan announced plans on Wednesday to increase its defense budget and develop longer-range missiles to counter threats from China and Russia. ...
The agreement, officially an expansion of an earlier defense agreement signed with Israel in 2019, helps Japan push its goal of achieving a “free and open Indo-Pacific,” said Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada ..."

Israel and Japan sign new defense agreement as they mark 70 years of relations - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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