TOKYO -- Russia's war on Ukraine and the risk of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan highlight the need for Japan to build an independent system of defense that is not solely reliant on the U.S. military, according to three documents approved by the government on Friday.
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Japan will create a "Permanent Joint Command," which will be responsible for coordinating between the ground, maritime and air branches of the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military. © Kyodo
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