US Defence chief to visit Japan

Prior to his visit to Japan, Hegseth will visit Hawaii, Guam and the Philippines.

“These engagements will drive ongoing efforts to strengthen our alliances and partnerships toward our shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific,” Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said of the trip in a statement.

CNN and other media organizations have reported that the administration of US President Donald Trump is considering dropping a plan to strengthen US forces in Japan as it seeks to cut costs.

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