Defense & Security
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Govt Compiles Proposal on Laws for ‘Active Cyber Defense’; Analysis of Communications Between Japan, Overseas Featured
The government compiled a proposal on Friday for the establishment of legal systems focusing on t...
November 30, 2024
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Japan Aims to Join Australian Frigate Development Project; Competing with Germany Over Multibillion Dollar Endeavor
The Japanese government has officially decided that it will seek to participate in the joint deve...
November 28, 2024
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Japan, Italy Sign Defense Supply Agreement
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan and Italy signed an agreement on Monday to allow the Japanese Self-Defen...
November 26, 2024
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Japan to Develop New Radar System for Hypersonic Missile Interception; Aiming by FY29, Utilizing Domestic Technology
The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA), an external bureau of the Defense Ministry...
November 25, 2024
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SDF Seeking Ways to Distinguish Proper Guidance and Harassment; Leaders Hope to Create Common Understanding of What Is Appropriate Instruction
As the Self-Defense Forces try to root out all forms of harassment, they are struggling to make m...
November 23, 2024
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Japan, U.S., ROK Coast Guards Give Capacity-Building Support to 10 Nations; JCG, U.S. Coast Guard Reinforcing Assistance
The Japan Coast Guard said Friday it has, with its U.S. and South Korean counterparts, provided j...
November 23, 2024
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U.S. Aircraft Carrier George Washington Arrives in Yokosuka
YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa (Jiji Press) — The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington ente...
November 23, 2024
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Japanese, U.S., Australian Defense Chiefs Plan to Set Up New Defense Framework, Aiming for Closer Ties
DARWIN, Australia — The defense chiefs of Japan, the United States and Australia confirmed Sunday...
November 19, 2024
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U.S. to Set Up Space Forces in Japan in Dec.
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The United States plans to set up space forces in Japan next month, Japanese D...
November 18, 2024
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Japan’s Ishiba, South Korea’s Yoon Share Concern Over North Korea-Russia Military Ties
LIMA (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sat...
November 17, 2024
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Japan, Malaysia Leaders Agree to Strengthen Security Cooperation; Malaysia to Chair Association of Southeast Asian Nations Next Year
LIMA — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has affirmed with his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, ...
November 17, 2024
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Japan, U.S., ROK Hold Joint Training; Nations Practice Combating Maritime, Aerial, Cyber Threats
Japan, the United States and South Korea held a three day joint multi-domain exercise called Free...
November 15, 2024
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US Forces Japan Considering Relocating Command from Yokota to Central Tokyo; Roppongi Site Is One Potential Candidate
WASHINGTON — U.S. Forces Japan command is weighing a move from Yokota Air Base, in western Tokyo,...
November 15, 2024
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Japan, U.S., ROK Scramble to Normalize Trilateral Exercises
Japan, the United States and South Korea have this week been conducting a trilateral joint exerci...
November 15, 2024
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China Unveils J-35A Stealth Fighters at Airshow China in Zhuhai; Russian Military Flight Team Participates to Show Unity
ZHUHAI, China — China began displaying on Tuesday many military aircraft and other weapons in the...
November 12, 2024
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