Defense & Security
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Active cyber defense framework could one day protect Japan
Japan’s cyber defense is said to be vulnerable, so the government is exploring the introduction of a...
September 13, 2022
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China’s provocations near Senkaku Islands have become the norm
Sunday marked 10 years since the Japanese government nationalized the Senkaku Islands in 2012. Over ...
September 12, 2022
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Foreign ministers to meet in support of Pacific Island nations
Japan, the United States, Britain, Australia and New Zealand are arranging a meeting of their foreig...
September 11, 2022
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Russian naval destroyer passed through the Soya Strait
The Defense Ministry said Friday a Russian Navy Udaloy I-class destroyer passed through the Soya St...
September 10, 2022
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Govt mulls adding coast guard expenditures to defense-related budget
The government has begun to consider adopting a method of calculating its defense budget that would ...
September 10, 2022
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Japan, India Agree to Promote Maritime Security Cooperation
Tokyo, Sept. 8 (Jiji Press)—Foreign and defense ministers from Japan and India on Thursday agreed to...
September 9, 2022
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4 Chinese vessels enter waters off Senkaku Islands
Four China Coast Guard vessels intruded into Japan’s territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in I...
September 9, 2022
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Japan, U.S., South Korea pledge firm response in case of N. Korea nuclear test
Japan, the United States and South Korea shared their serious concerns about North Korea’s nuclear ...
September 8, 2022
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Government site hit by apparent cyber-attack; pro-Russian hackers claim responsibility
A government website was hit by what appeared to be a cyber-attack Tuesday, causing the site to go d...
September 7, 2022
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Russia unilaterally scraps visa-free exchanges with northern territories
The Russian government on Monday has unilaterally scrapped a series of agreements that sidestepped t...
September 6, 2022
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Far East exercises show drain on Russian forces
Russia’s first large-scale military exercises since its invasion of Ukraine were considerably scaled...
September 6, 2022
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Yomiuri poll: 81% see China as security threat
A nationwide public opinion survey found 70% of respondents approve of Japan enhancing its defense c...
September 6, 2022
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China joins Russian military drills to divert attention from Taiwan
SHENYANG/NEW DELHI — China has dispatched its army, navy and air force to take part in Russia’s larg...
September 5, 2022
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Moscow shows to foreign media military exercises in Russian Far East
USPENOVSKY TRAINING GROUND, Russia — The Russian military has unveiled to media including The Yomiur...
September 5, 2022
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Chinese, Russian warships pass through Soya Strait
A total of six Chinese and Russian warships passed through the Soya Strait and entered the Sea of O...
September 5, 2022
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