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U.S., Japan announce new defense guidelines

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Japan and the United States unveiled new guidelines for defense cooperation April 27, reflecting Japan's willingness to take on a more robust international role at a time of growing Chinese power and rising concerns about nuclear-armed North Korea.

The first revision to the guidelines since 1997 allows for global cooperation militarily, ranging from defense against ballistic missile, cyber and space attacks, and maritime security. (Reuters)

日米、18年ぶりに防衛指針改定

日米両政府は新たな日米防衛協力指針を発表。両国の協力を地球規模に広げた。

The Japan Times ST: May 8, 2015