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Japan Seeks Military Experience With NATO

Japan has expressed interest in gaining military experience by participating in the nato command for its mission to Ukraine, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.

  • Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani met with nato Secretary General Mark Rutte in Tokyo to discuss strengthening their cooperation.
  • Japan has already provided defense equipment to Ukraine, but it now looking to expand its support to include troops.

War preparations: As tensions in the region escalate and the threat of conflict looms, Japan is growing urgent in its war preparations.

Although Japan’s postwar Constitution prohibits the nation from maintaining an offensive military force, it has been building up its firepower for decades. In recent years, it has dramatically increased its defense spending.

But as a proclaimed self-defense force, Japanese troops have not fought since 1945, the end of World War ii. Participating in the nato mission to Ukraine would allow Japan to train its soldiers in modern warfare.

Asian alliance: The Bible prophesies of an enormous Asian alliance that will play a key role in a coming global war. For decades, the Trumpet has closely watched and warned as Japan has gradually remilitarized into a formidable force.

To understand, read our Trends article “Why the Trumpet Watches Japan’s March Toward Militarism.”

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