In addition to seeking to revise the “Three Non-Nuclear Principles,” the Japanese government is also simultaneously further strengthening military ties with Australia. According to news from the Japanese side on the 18th, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi held talks with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Mars on the same day in the Australian capital Canberra to discuss a series of defense cooperation. The two sides reached an agreement on the Japanese Self-Defense Forces testing long-range missiles within Australia for the so-called “enhanced counterattack capability.” According to the news, the Australian side will allow Japan's Self-Defense Forces to use test sites in Australia to test launch long-range missiles and other weapons used to so-called “enhance counterattack capabilities.” According to Australian media, this includes hypersonic missiles. Furthermore, the two sides also agreed to further expand cooperation in the field of defense equipment, including promoting Australia's introduction of upgraded “top” class frigates from Japan.

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