The Pentagon is considering stopping plans to expand the US military presence in Japan.

This was reported by CNN on March 19, citing a US defense official and a brief document obtained by the news agency.

The document says that halting plans to increase the number of U. S. troops stationed in Japan could save about $1. 1 billion, but it may also put America at risk politicalJapan, as well as narrowing the scope of command and control in the Pacific.

The United States plans to restructure its forces in Japan into a unified unit that can better coordinate with the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. government federal, which involves the reduction or dissolution of some agencies and departments.

Ministry of Defence The United States said it would try to improve through cooperation with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk, which is tasked with finding ways for government spending cuts.

CNN reported that among the measures being considered by the US Department of Defense include merging commands for forces in Europe and Africa into a single unit.