Mr. Koizumi, who joined the secretary for physical training earlier in the day, said through his strong relations with Mr. Hegseth “the Japan-U.S. alliance is becoming even more solid and unwavering.”
U.S.-Japan to boost defense cooperation with new missiles, more intense exercises
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Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said that at least two missile launches by North Korea have been confirmed.
Ahead of South Korean leader's visit to China, North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea
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