Defense & Security
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Japan, U.S., Australia, Philippines Express Concern over China
SINGAPORE (Jiji Press) — The defense ministers of Japan, the United States, Australia and the Phi...
June 1, 2025
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Defense Minister Nakatani Calls for Greater Cooperation in Shangri-La Dialogue Address; Rules-Based Order Being ‘Hollowed out’
SINGAPORE — Defense Minister Gen Nakatani gave an address at the Asia Security Summit in Singapor...
May 31, 2025
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Chinese Survey Ship Requests Rescue; JCG Rescues Chinese Crew
A Chinese survey ship requested rescue, saying that a crew member was injured when navigating off...
May 30, 2025
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Philippines Agree to Strengthen Security Cooperation; Nations Hope to Work Together to Counter Expanding Chinese Maritime Presence
With China’s aggressive expansion of its maritime presence in the East and South China Seas in mi...
May 29, 2025
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Beijing Removes Chinese Buoy from Japan’s EEZ in Okinawa Pref.; No More Chinese Buoys Unapproved by Tokyo Placed in Japan EEZ
China has removed its large buoy that had been placed without Japan’s approval inside Japan’s exc...
May 29, 2025
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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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