Defense & Security
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Japan successfully test-fires new interceptor missile
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Maritime Self-Defense Force said Monday that it successfully conducted its ...
November 22, 2022
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Japan revised security doc to say China poses ‘challenge’ to Asia security
The government and ruling parties are making adjustments to state in the revised National Security S...
November 21, 2022
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Experts seek public burden to strengthen defense
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese public must shoulder the financial burden of strengthening the cou...
November 21, 2022
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Keen Sword conducted amid tension of looming Taiwan contingency
Japan and the United States have wrapped up their largest joint military exercise, Keen Sword, amid ...
November 21, 2022
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LDP, Komeito to review conditions for defense equipment transfers
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito plan to review guidelines on t...
November 19, 2022
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N. Korea launches suspected ICBM into Japan’s EEZ
North Korea launched a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday that landed wes...
November 18, 2022
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North Korea’s possible ICBM likely landed in Japan’s EEZ
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said North Korea launched an apparent intercontinental ballistic missil...
November 18, 2022
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North Korea launches presumed ICBM
SEOUL — North Korea launched what is believed to be an intercontinental ballistic missile in an east...
November 18, 2022
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Ruling bloc’s working team to bolster national protection system
The working team on national security comprised of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito has agre...
November 17, 2022
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N. Korea: Missile launch over Japan a ‘warning to enemies’
SEOUL — North Korea’s state news agency announced that the launch of a ballistic missile on Oct. 4 t...
November 17, 2022
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Japan’s Defense Ministry to develop hypersonic missiles
The Defense Ministry plans to develop hypersonic missiles with an ultimate range of 3,000 kilometers...
November 16, 2022
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Abductee’s school friends cling to hope of her return
For nearly a half-century, the two women have held out hope of once again seeing their close friend,...
November 16, 2022
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SDF Joint Staff general says Keen Sword military exercise aims to establish ‘flawless defense system’
Gen. Koji Yamazaki said Monday that the Japan-U.S. joint exercise currently underway “is aimed at st...
November 15, 2022
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Kishida, Yoon agree on early resolution of issue of wartime requisitioned workers
PHNOM PENH — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Sunday agreed ...
November 14, 2022
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Japan, U.S. agree to strengthen alliance
BALI, Indonesia — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed Sunday to further...
November 14, 2022
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