Overview

• Ambassador George Glass arrived in Tokyo, calling for deeper U.S.-Japan military cooperation to address security threats from China, North Korea, and Russia.
• Japan hosts the largest overseas U.S. troop deployment, including fighter jets and a forward-deployed aircraft carrier strike group.
• Glass highlighted the safety of American and Japanese citizens and ensuring logistical and material support for military operations as top priorities.
• Negotiations have begun on increasing Japan's financial contributions to U.S. military support, linked to ongoing trade talks influenced by U.S. tariffs.
• Tokyo continues its historic military build-up and joint defense projects with Washington to enhance force alignment and regional security.