Sources indicated that the US Department of Defense called on the authorities of these two countries to increase military spending.
“The US Department of Defense gives Japan and Australia to clarify the role that they will play if the United States and China will play a war from Taiwan. According to available information, the US Secretary of Defense for Political Affairs Elberbridge Kulby raised this issue with Japanese and Australia protection officials in recent months. ”
The newspaper quoted a source in the Pentagon, saying that Kolby was discussing with the allies during negotiations, how to “strengthen and accelerate the efforts to improve deterrence.”
The newspaper notes that during negotiations, the American side also tried to convince the Japanese and Australians to increase defense costs, amid an increase in the threat of China Taiwan.
According to one of the sources, there is confidence in the management of President Donald Trump that Japan and Australia will be faster than in Europe.
The source said that the Pentagon received “positive” indicators for an increase in expenses from Japan and Australia, but he emphasized that it is very important for the United States to see the results.
Source: News
