Defense & Security
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N. Korea: Missile launch over Japan a ‘warning to enemies’
SEOUL — North Korea’s state news agency announced that the launch of a ballistic missile on Oct. 4 t...
November 17, 2022
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Japan’s Defense Ministry to develop hypersonic missiles
The Defense Ministry plans to develop hypersonic missiles with an ultimate range of 3,000 kilometers...
November 16, 2022
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Abductee’s school friends cling to hope of her return
For nearly a half-century, the two women have held out hope of once again seeing their close friend,...
November 16, 2022
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SDF Joint Staff general says Keen Sword military exercise aims to establish ‘flawless defense system’
Gen. Koji Yamazaki said Monday that the Japan-U.S. joint exercise currently underway “is aimed at st...
November 15, 2022
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Kishida, Yoon agree on early resolution of issue of wartime requisitioned workers
PHNOM PENH — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Sunday agreed ...
November 14, 2022
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Japan, U.S. agree to strengthen alliance
BALI, Indonesia — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed Sunday to further...
November 14, 2022
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Quad countries’ joint drills opened to press
The Maritime Self-Defense Force on Friday invited the press to observe Malabar, a joint exercise wit...
November 12, 2022
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Japan, U.S. Foreign, Defense Ministers to meet in Jan.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Foreign and defense ministers from Japan and the United States are expected to ...
November 10, 2022
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N. Korea launches ballistic missile, believed to have dropped outside Japan EEZ
A flying object North Korea launched Wednesday, which may be a ballistic missile, is believed to hav...
November 9, 2022
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MSDF, JCG to hold drill simulating armed attack on Senkakus
The Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Japan Coast Guard plan to conduct a joint drill simulating a...
November 9, 2022
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SDF to dispatch MCV to Yonaguni for Japan-U.S. joint exercise
he Self-Defense Forces will for the first time dispatch a Type 16 mobile combat vehicle to Yonaguni ...
November 9, 2022
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Govt. to create ‘comprehensive defense budget’ framework to meet 2% target
The government plans to compile defense-related budget requests under a new “comprehensive defense b...
November 8, 2022
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JCG, MSDF to jointly operate surveillance drone
The Japan Coast Guard and the Maritime Self-Defense Force have begun planning joint operations of an...
November 7, 2022
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Kishida vows to enhance defense capabilities
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, participating in an international fleet review on...
November 6, 2022
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Japan’s prime minister mourns Self-Defense Forces personnel killed in line of duty
A memorial service for fallen members of the Self-Defense Forces was held at the Defense Ministry, a...
November 6, 2022
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