Military Cooperation To Be Strengthened With Australia

Australia and Japan have agreed to increase defense cooperation, with a focus on air force interoperability, reports the Japan Times.

During 2 + 2 talks between the foreign and defense ministers of both countries on Dec. 9 in Tokyo, the sides agreed to increase military cooperation and exchanges as well as trilateral security ties with the U.S.

Australia and the U.S. have encouraged Japan to increase its participation in defense initiatives in Australia, which could include troop...