US and Japan strengthen military relationship with upgraded Marine unit in attempt to deter China

The US and Japan announced a significant strengthening of their military relationship and upgrade of the US military's force posture in the country on Wednesday, including the stationing of a newly redesignated Marine unit with advanced intelligence, surveillance capabilities and the ability to fire anti-ship missiles, according to two US officials briefed on the matter.

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