Japan and the US showcase their military co-operation during a combat display featuring weapons and assault vehicles as part of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2022 (PALS 22), attended by service members from 18 countries. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Japan is reassessing its defence position and boosting spending. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said to protect Japan, his government will set out a new national security strategy, including expanding Japan's defence budget beyond two percent of GDP, a ratio that would put it on par with members of NATO. That would mark a departure from Japan's political tradition of capping defence spending below one percent of its GDP, which stands at around $5 trillion. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES