Hegseth welcomes Japan's arms spending increase, says US-Japan alliance key to deter China

TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday welcomed Japan's determination to accelerate its ongoing military buildup and defense spending. During a visit to Japan, Hegseth said he hopes to see those pledges implemented as soon as possible, noting China's increasingly assertive military activity. “The threats we face are real, and they are [...]