This enhanced our interoperability and improved our readiness on cutting edge platforms where we need them and when we need them. We also announced that The U.S. special Operations forces and Philippine Marines are training together on complex landing scenarios in the Batanas Islands. This demonstrates that our forces can conduct high end operations in the most challenging environments. I also had a chance to visit Tokyo and meet with Prime Minister Ishiba and Defense Minister Nakatani. (35:11–35:20)
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