Ogi Hirohito, a seasoned defense policy expert, Ito Ayano, an industry-focused strategist, and Tom Corben, a specialist in US-Indo-Pacific relations, delve into the evolving Japan-US defense industrial partnership. They discuss the ambitious defense policies under the Takaichi government and the positive industry reactions to new initiatives like DICAS. The trio explores challenges in export controls and cybersecurity, as well as Japan's diversification of partners beyond the US, while emphasizing key areas for technological collaboration like AI and semiconductors.
