Defense & Security
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Chinese Aircraft Perform 120 Takeoffs, Landings from Liaoning; Carrier Passed North of Senkakus on Sunday, Monday
Fighter jets and helicopters performed 120 takeoffs and landings from the Liaoning, a Chinese Nav...
May 28, 2025
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Japan Prepares for Indo-Pacific Defense Chiefs Meeting during Asia Security Summit
The governments of Japan, the United States, Australia and the Philippines are preparing to hold ...
May 26, 2025
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Japan Coast Guard Begins Employment Scheme for Retiring MSDF Personnel; Aims for 15 Recruits in FY25
The Japan Coast Guard has begun employing Maritime Self-Defense Force members who will soon reach...
May 25, 2025
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Security Clearance System Starts; Hopes Rise for Expanded Participation in International Business and Research
The law concerning the protection of critical economic security information came into effect Frid...
May 17, 2025
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Japan Aims to Double Cybersecurity Specialists by 2030; Govt Set to Relax Requirements for Certification
The government intends to double the number of qualified cybersecurity personnel to help counter ...
May 14, 2025
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Defense Ministry to Conduct Railgun Prototype Firing Test on MSDF Ship; Eyed as Hypersonic Weapon Countermeasure
The Defense Ministry plans to test a railgun prototype, a weapon that utilizes electromagnetic fo...
May 12, 2025
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Japanese Govt on High Alert after Chinese Aircraft Intrusion into Territorial Airspace near Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Pref.
The government is on increased alert after a recent series of intrusions by Chinese aircraft into...
May 11, 2025
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U.S. Forces, Okinawa Launch Forum after Sexual Assaults
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Okinawa prefectural government and the U.S. military on Friday held the ...
May 10, 2025
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Japan, Sri Lanka Agree to Strengthen Defense Cooperation; Agreement Eyes to Counter Growing Chinese Maritime Presence in Indo-Pacific Region
COLOMBO — Japan will reinforce defense cooperation with Sri Lanka, Defense Minister Gen Nakatani ...
May 5, 2025
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Japan Lodges Protest with China over Helicopter Incursion into Territorial Airspace; China Points Finger at Japanese Rightists
BEIJING — The deputy minister at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sunday strongly protested aga...
May 5, 2025
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Chinese Helicopter Violates Japan Airspace, Takes Off From Coast Guard Ship Near Senkaku Islands
A Chinese helicopter violated Japanese airspace after it took off from a China Coast Guard ship n...
May 4, 2025
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China Chopper Violates Japanese Airspace near Senkakus
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Chinese helicopter flew in Japanese airspace around the Senkaku Islands fo...
May 4, 2025
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China Building Ship That Could Be Used Against Taiwan; Satellites Spot Dual-Use Vessel about 200 Meters Long
China appears to be constructing a dual-use ship that could play an important role in possible fu...
May 2, 2025
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Japan’s Ishiba Holds Talks with Philippine’s Marcos; Leaders Expected to Work on Security Cooperation Agreements
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is visiting the Philippines, held talks with Philippine Presid...
April 29, 2025
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Chinese Aircraft Conduct Flight Drills on Aircraft Carrier near Japan’s Okinawa Pref.; About 130 Takeoffs, Landings Observed
The Chinese Navy aircraft carrier Shandong was seen near Okinawa Prefecture from Wednesday to Fri...
April 27, 2025
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