Defense & Security
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U.S. to Deploy Navy Ospreys at Iwakuni Base
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — U.S. forces in Japan said Monday that CMV-22 Osprey transport aircraft of th...
July 15, 2024
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Japan, U.S. Nearing Agreement on Joint Research into Drone-Neutralizing Microwaves; Defense Ministry Sees Technology as Game Changer
Japan and the United States will agree to conduct joint research into the use of high-power micro...
July 15, 2024
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Mishandling of Secrets Normalized at MSDF; Misunderstanding, Manpower Shortage Major Factors
Unlawful handling of “specially designated secrets,” defined as classified information related to...
July 13, 2024
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Japanese, German leaders Agree to Launch Economic Security Consultation Framework; Combating Economic Coercion
BERLIN — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met in Berlin on Friday a...
July 13, 2024
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Japan to Provide Fisheries Research Vessels to 4 Pacific Island Nations; Treated Water Concerns to Be Dispelled
The government plans to provide one fisheries research vessel free of charge to each of the four ...
July 13, 2024
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Japan’s Defense Report Warns of Ukraine-Like Development in East Asia; Analyzes China’s Actions Around Taiwan
There is a danger that a situation similar to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine could occur als...
July 12, 2024
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IP4 Nations Meet In Washington, Joined By Ukraine and U.S.; All Agree To Strengthen Cooperation, Counter Russia, DPRK
WASHINGTON — The leaders of Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the United States met ...
July 12, 2024
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Japan Defense Ministry, SDF Scandals Rattle Ruling Party; Impact on Efforts to Increase Defense Spending Feared
Multiple scandals involving the Defense Ministry and the Self-Defense Forces are fueling concern ...
July 11, 2024
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Japan to Give Self Defense Forces New Duty of Active Cyber Defense; Protect Against Cyber-Attacks Even in Peacetime
The government is arranging to have “active cyber defense” established as a new duty of the Self-...
July 11, 2024
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Vessel Found to Have Entered Chinese Territorial Waters near Taiwan
A Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel was found to have entered China’s territorial waters earlier...
July 11, 2024
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Kawasaki Heavy’s Secret Funds Allegedly Used to Buy MSDF Members TVs, Beer Coupons; Shipbuilder Accused of Fictitious Transactions
Maritime Self-Defense Force members allegedly requested a list of goods from Kawasaki Heavy Indus...
July 11, 2024
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200 Japanese Defense Personnel Facing Disciplinary Action Over Handling of Secrets, Unearned Perks
Disciplinary action will be taken against about 200 Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel over su...
July 10, 2024
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Japan, NATO Establishing Confidential Info Sharing Line; Prime Minister Kishida to Meet With Secretary General, Finalize Details
Japan and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are in the final stages of work to set up...
July 10, 2024
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Public-Private Info-Sharing Key to Cyber Defense;Govt Aims to Streamline System for Reporting Incidents
The importance of information-sharing between the public and private sectors for the sake of cybe...
July 10, 2024
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Govt Eyes Monitoring International Communications; ‘Active Cyber Defense’ to Focus on Infrastructure Firms
The government plans to acquire and monitor information on certain communications from foreign co...
July 10, 2024
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