Defense & Security
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Tensions Rising Around Maritime Border Claimed by China; Globally Recognized ‘Freedom of Overflight’ Under Threat
In recent years, China has repeatedly attempted to change the status quo in the East and South China...
January 29, 2024
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China Deploys Multiple Warships Around Self-Claimed ADIZ
China is deploying multiple warships around the clock in waters near the borders of the air defense ...
January 28, 2024
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North Korea Fires Multiple Cruise Missiles, South Korean Military Says
North Korea fired several cruise missiles at about 8 a.m. on Sunday at the sea near Sinpo in the eas...
January 28, 2024
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Japan to Host Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting in July; Plans to Offer Climate Support, Counter China’s Influence
The government has begun final arrangements to host the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) in mi...
January 28, 2024
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Japan, Australia Agree on Joint Research on Mine-Detecting UUV
The Defense Ministry and the Australian Department of Defence agreed on Tuesday to begin joint resea...
January 24, 2024
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Japan SDF Fighters Scramble 555 Times in April-Dec.
TOKYO, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Self-Defense Forces scrambled fighter jets 555 times to counte...
January 24, 2024
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U.S.-Japan Collaboration Boosts Naval Capabilities with Major Ship Repairs by Japanese Firms
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said Friday that a working group has been established between ...
January 20, 2024
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U.S. Envoy Hails Japan’s Rapid Defense Policy Advances
The Japan NewsU.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel speaks during a press conference at the Foreign ...
January 18, 2024
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Japan, U.S., S. Korea Conduct Joint Naval Drill
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — Japan, South Korea and the United States conducted a trilateral naval drill on ...
January 18, 2024
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North Korea Launched Possible Ballistic Missile (Update 1)
North Korea launched what appears to be a ballistic missile on Sunday, according to the government....
January 14, 2024
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Japan Foreign Min. Kamikawa Meets with ICJ President
Tokyo, Jan. 11 (Jiji Press)—Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa met with International Court of ...
January 12, 2024
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Putin Shows Eagerness to Visit Disputed Islets
Tokyo, Jan. 11 (Jiji Press)—Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday showed an eagerness to visi...
January 12, 2024
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Taiwan Crisis May Threaten Existence of Japan: LDP’s Taro Aso
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government may regard a possible contingency in Taiwan as a s...
January 11, 2024
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Ground Self-Defense Force’s 1st Airborne Brigade Conducts This Year’s 1st Parachuting Drill
The Ground Self-Defense Force showed to the press this year’s first parachuting drill by its 1st Air...
January 8, 2024
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4 Chinese Vessels Spotted Near Senkaku Islands, Totaling Record 352 Days Entering Contiguous Zone in 2023
Four China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels were spotted sailing in the contiguous zone (approximately 22 k...
December 31, 2023
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