Defense
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New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins, left, and Japan Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi at the ACSA signing in Tokyo on Dec. 19. (Photo by Rinto Horikoshi)
RINTO HORIKOSHI
December 20, 2025 03:27 JST
TOKYO — Japan and New Zealand upgraded their defense cooperation Friday by signing an agreement designed to facilitate logistical support such as sharing fuel, ammunition and other supplies as China continues its maritime expansion.