During an official visit to the Philippines, Japanese Prime Minister <strong>Fumio Kishida</strong> aimed to enhance bilateral relations with his Filipino counterpart <strong>Ferdinand Marcos Jr.</strong> through strategic arms deals, amidst rising tensions with China.
Reports indicate that U.S. defense contractors require at least three years to replenish key weapon stocks used in the war with Iran, raising concerns about the U.S. military's readiness for future conflicts. This situation is particularly alarming given rising tensions with China.
On Tuesday, Japan's Ministry of Defense announced the deployment of long-range missiles with strike capabilities at two bases of the Ground Self-Defense Forces. This decision comes at a sensitive time marked by increasing tensions with China.