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EU to expand military cooperation with Japan via NATO

The European Union plans to deepen its military partnership with Japan using NATO mechanisms as a 'force multiplier'.

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The European Union intends to significantly expand its military cooperation with Japan by leveraging NATO mechanisms. This move is described as creating a 'force multiplier' effect, integrating Japan more closely into Western security structures. The initiative signals a strategic push to strengthen ties with a key Indo-Pacific ally amid rising global tensions. The cooperation is expected to enhance interoperability and joint capabilities between EU and Japanese forces.
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