US, Japan to make 'historic' announcements at summit on defense and AI
When President Joe Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House for an official visit Wednesday,
a senior administration official tells ABC News the two countries will make "historic" announcements that will take the U.S.
This official said the leaders will unveil more than 70 programs and initiatives.
Many of the announcements will focus on deepening defense ties, furthering cooperation between Japan and other allies, and new updates on Japan's efforts to acquire Tomahawk land attack missiles from the U.S.
The summit is also expected to include steps that would allow the countries to work on joint development
There will also be new cooperation in space, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and climate change, the official said.
The leaders are expected to discuss a wide range of topics, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
The visit underscores how the mutual threat from China, North Korea and Russia are driving these two allies even closer together.
The two countries want to deter China and prepare for any conflict that could emerge.