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Japan's Defense Ministry to Launch New Bureau for International Cooperation

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Japan's Ministry of Defense is establishing a new bureau, the first since 2007, to enhance its capacity for international cooperation and alleviate operational burdens. This initiative aims to strengthen partnerships with allied nations in response to perceived security challenges from North Korea, Russia, and China. The new bureau will facilitate defense equipment transfers and inter-military agreements. AI

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Japan's Defense Ministry to Launch New Bureau for International Cooperation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Maria Siow ·

    Japan’s overworked defence ministry plans first new bureau since 2007

    Japan’s move to establish a new bureau to boost defence cooperation with allies is part of Tokyo’s wider policy to deepen deterrence against China, analysts say, adding that the internal reform was also long overdue for the government. The new unit will be under the defence minis…

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