Defence Japan confirms US Space Force to establish Tokyo unit in December

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The U.S. Space Force will establish a unit in Tokyo this December. This decision, confirmed by Japanese and U.S. defence ministers in a recent meeting, is intended to enhance bilateral deterrence capabilities. The new unit, to be located at Yokota Air Base, will comprise roughly ten personnel. This development underscores the increasing importance of space cooperation between the two nations, especially given the intensifying competition in space with China and Russia.

The unit will be set up at Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo with a staff of about 10, as the United States boosts collaboration with its allies in the space domain, where competition with countries such as China and Russia is intensifying. The main role of the unit will be to ensure smooth coordination with Japan, including the Space Operations Group of the Air Self-Defense Force. No new equipment is slated for installation as operations will utilize existing facilities at the base. The Defense Ministry said the establishment of the unit is expected to improve interoperability between Japan and the United States in the space sector and enhance the bilateral alliance's deterrence and response capabilities.

Japan confirms US Space Force to launch unit in Tokyo in Dec. - The Mainichi

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan and the United States have confirmed that the U.S. Space Force will launch a unit in Tokyo in December as planned, the Defense

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