U.S. cements 'game-changing' defense ties with Australia, Japan

Pentagon welcomes new security pact as allies plan fighter training this month

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Japan's Self-Defense Forces take part in a new year joint military drill among Japan, the U.S., Britain and Australia at Narashino exercise field in Funabashi, east of Tokyo, on Jan. 8. © Reuters

RYO NAKAMURA and RURIKA IMAHASHI, Nikkei staff writers

August 16, 2023 06:31 JST

WASHINGTON/SYDNEY -- The U.S. is counting on its most trusted Indo-Pacific allies -- Japan and Australia -- to engage in "game-changing" defense cooperation amid growing concerns posed by China, following a new security deal between Canberra and Tokyo.

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