US, Japan, South Korea Strengthen Military Cooperation Amid Rising Regional Threats

New agreements focus on joint command structures, real-time data sharing, and enhanced defense capabilities to counter China and North Korea.

US pledges full military support to Japan and South Korea, including nuclear deterrence.
New joint command structure in Japan aims to improve operational coordination.
Trilateral agreement institutionalizes real-time sharing of North Korean missile data.
Japan and the US plan to co-produce advanced air defense missiles.
Concerns over China’s assertiveness and North Korea’s nuclear ambitions drive closer ties.