US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance

U.S. Defense Secretary reafirrms 'ironclad' commitment to regional allies on final day in Japan
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday wrapped up his dayslong trip to Japan in a swan song that reaffirmed America's "ironclad" commitment to regional allies and stressed the importance of
US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with officials in Japan to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and North Korea.
Secretary of Defense visits USS George Washington in Japan
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin went onboard USS George Washington right after its deployment to Japan. This comes within just a few weeks after two sailors died shortly after the ship arrived in Yokosuka.
US defense secretary in Japan reaffirms alliance amid regional threats
The Pentagon chief also stressed trilateral cooperation with Tokyo and Seoul is crucial for regional stability even as South Korea is in political turmoil.
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with officials in Japan on Tuesday to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington’s commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and North Korea.
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