Biden announces new joint Japan-Australia air missile defence network – video

Joe Biden and Fumio Kishida, the Japanese prime minister, have announced a new era of military cooperation aimed at countering China, during a White House state visit. The US president said the two nations' forces will cooperate on a joint command structure and, along with Australia, develop a new air missile defence network. This is the most significant upgrade in our alliance since it was first established", said Biden.

• US and Japan announce new military agreements aimed at countering China