Coverage dated December 9, 2024

US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern

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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with officials in Japan to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and North Korea. Austin’s visit on Tuesday also came amid growing concerns over the safety of Ospreys.

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MyNorthwest
US defense secretary in Japan to discuss regional security as US military pauses Osprey flights (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Dec 9, 2024
MyNorthwest's feed description
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is in Japan on Tuesday to meet with Japanese officials and reaffirm the importance of their alliance
Green Field Reporter
US defense secretary in Japan to discuss regional security as US military pauses Osprey flights - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published Dec 9, 2024
Green Field Reporter's feed description
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is in Japan on Tuesday to meet with Japanese officials and reaffirm the importance of their alliance and the U.S. commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and North Korea.
KOB 4
US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern (opens KOB 4)
Published Dec 9, 2024
KOB 4's feed description
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with officials in Japan to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and North Korea. Austin’s visit on Tuesday also came amid growing concerns over the safety of Ospreys.

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