Japan and Germany on Monday concluded a military pact to facilitate exchanges of supplies and logistical support, as the two countries aim to strengthen their defense ties in the face of China's growing maritime assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and German Ambassador to Japan Clemens von Goetze signed in Tokyo the acquisition and cross-servicing agreement, or ACSA, which simplifies the process of sharing food, fuel and ammunition between the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the German military. The bilateral accord will allow the use of each side's facilities during joint ... (full story)