TOKYO -- Foreign and defense ministers from Japan and the U.S. on Sunday announced a far-reaching update to their alliance in response to what they described as a "profound level of global threats" to peace and security.
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Japan, U.S. unveil 'most significant' defense upgrade amid 'global threats'
U.S. to 'reconstitute' Japan-based forces to enhance contingency coordination
From left, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Defense Minister Minoru Kihara attend a press conference in Tokyo on July 28. © Reuters
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