Defense & Security
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(Update 3) North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile
North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile at around 9:59 a.m. on Wednesday, the Japanese go...
July 12, 2023
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Japan, NATO to Sign New Agreement, Strengthen Cooperation
Japan will formulate a new agreement to strengthen cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organi...
July 10, 2023
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S. Korea Conducts Regular Takeshima Defense Drill
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — The South Korean military conducted late last month a semiannual drill to defen...
July 8, 2023
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Japan, EU to Cooperate on Rare Metals to Lessen Reliance on China
BRUSSELS — Japan and the European Union have decided to complement each other’s supply of rare metal...
July 6, 2023
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Japan, Pakistan Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Tokyo
Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met Monday...
July 4, 2023
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EU Rapidly Fortifying Relations with Japan
BRUSSELS — The European Union is rapidly stepping up its defense, security and economic ties with Ja...
July 4, 2023
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Japan-EU Eye Strategic Dialogue on Security, Space Issues
BRUSSELS — Japan and the European Union are considering establishing regular ministerial-level talks...
July 3, 2023
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Ruling Parties Compile Draft List of Talking Points on Defense Exports Guidelines
The Liberal Democratic Party and its ruling coalition partner Komeito have compiled a draft document...
July 1, 2023
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Komeito Conditionally OK’s Defense Equipment Transfer to Third Countries
Komeito, the ruling coalition partner of the Liberal Democratic Party, has approved — with condition...
June 30, 2023
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Japan, S. Korea, Australia, N.Z. to Hold Talks at NATO Summit
Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand are coordinating to hold a four-nation summit on the s...
June 30, 2023
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Japan, U.S. Hold ‘Extended Deterrence Dialogue’
WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Japanese governments held an “extended deterrence dialogue” to exchange vi...
June 29, 2023
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For Defense, Japan Seeks Brain-Machine Interface, Other Cutting-Edge Tech
The Defense Ministry announced Wednesday that it plans to utilize cutting-edge technologies such as ...
June 29, 2023
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Chinese Research Vessel Spotted Near Japan Waters Off Senkakus
The Defense Ministry announced Tuesday that a Chinese survey vessel had been detected in the waters...
June 28, 2023
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Japan’s SDF Eying Use of U.S. Satellite Service, Govt Confirms
The Self-Defense Forces have since March been experimenting with use of Space X’s satellite-based hi...
June 28, 2023
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Missing SDF Member with Rifle in Sapporo Found by Police
SAPPORO - A Self-Defense Forces member who went missing with a rifle in Sapporo on Tuesday night was...
June 28, 2023
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