Politics
Defense & Security
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Satellite constellation to be launched in line with counterattack capabilities
A network of 50 small satellites working together in space will be developed for Japan’s defense. Th...
November 28, 2022
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LDP forces push defense spending request higher despite Finance Ministry concerns
Liberal Democratic Party members have been putting their weight behind the Defense Ministry’s calls ...
November 27, 2022
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Japan seeks over ¥40 tril. for next 5-year defense plan
Defense spending is planned to be set at more than ¥40 trillion in the next five-year defense progra...
November 27, 2022
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LDP, Komeito poised to agree on inclusion of counterstrike capabilities in security documents
The Liberal Democratic Party and its ruling coalition party Komeito on Friday are expected to reach ...
November 25, 2022
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Securing deterrence quickly will require Japan to take a multistep approach
An expert panel’s proposal has supported the government’s position on the possession of counterattac...
November 23, 2022
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Funding for Japan’s increased defense spending responsibility of politicians
Talks at the expert panel on the country’s defense did not go into the specifics of raising taxes to...
November 23, 2022
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Japan successfully test-fires new interceptor missile
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Maritime Self-Defense Force said Monday that it successfully conducted its ...
November 22, 2022
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Japan revised security doc to say China poses ‘challenge’ to Asia security
The government and ruling parties are making adjustments to state in the revised National Security S...
November 21, 2022
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Experts seek public burden to strengthen defense
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese public must shoulder the financial burden of strengthening the cou...
November 21, 2022
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Keen Sword conducted amid tension of looming Taiwan contingency
Japan and the United States have wrapped up their largest joint military exercise, Keen Sword, amid ...
November 21, 2022
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LDP, Komeito to review conditions for defense equipment transfers
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito plan to review guidelines on t...
November 19, 2022
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N. Korea launches suspected ICBM into Japan’s EEZ
North Korea launched a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday that landed wes...
November 18, 2022
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North Korea’s possible ICBM likely landed in Japan’s EEZ
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said North Korea launched an apparent intercontinental ballistic missil...
November 18, 2022
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North Korea launches presumed ICBM
SEOUL — North Korea launched what is believed to be an intercontinental ballistic missile in an east...
November 18, 2022
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Ruling bloc’s working team to bolster national protection system
The working team on national security comprised of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito has agre...
November 17, 2022
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