Japan, US to boost security ties with UK, Australia, Philippines to counter China

However, attempts to rapidly bolster a military alliance could provoke China, causing regional divisions and instability.

In recent years, Britain has strengthened its engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and plans to deploy a carrier strike group to the area in 2025. Japan, the United States and Britain are also expected to discuss holding joint drills near the Sea of Japan.

Regarding Australia, Japan and the United States are slated to discuss plans to improve interoperability and the smooth transfer of defensive technologies during the bilateral meeting.