Defense & Security
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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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Russia holds military exercises on Japanese territorial islands
Russia has conducted military exercises aimed at preventing “enemy” forces landing on the islands of...
September 4, 2022
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Chinese military aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line 300 times in month of ‘key military exercises’
BEIJING / TAIPEI — Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait a total of...
September 3, 2022
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G20 energy ministers fail to adopt joint statement
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Energy ministers of the Group of 20 advanced and emerging economies ended thei...
September 3, 2022
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Quad foreign ministerial meeting slated for late September
Foreign ministers from the Quad, a framework for cooperation among Japan, Australia, India and the U...
September 3, 2022
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First in-person IPEF talks to be held in LA next week
WASHINGTON — Los Angeles is to host on Sept. 8 and 9. the first in-person meeting of the Indo-Pacifi...
September 2, 2022
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Feeling less secure, Japan’s Defense Ministry requests record budget
The Defense Ministry has requested a record ¥5.594 trillion budget for fiscal 2023, up 3.6% from thi...
September 1, 2022
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Defense Ministry’s budget plans eye counterstrike capabilities
The Defense Ministry’s budget request for fiscal 2023 reflects the rapid deterioration of the securi...
September 1, 2022
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China’s speed using emerging tech for military poses greatest threat: U.S. think tank expert
Lauren Kahn, a research fellow at U.S. think tank the Council on Foreign Relations, spoke to Yomiuri...
September 1, 2022
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Japan, U.S., S. Korea national security officials to meet Thursday
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — Top national security officials from Japan, the United States and South Ko...
August 31, 2022
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