Defense & Security
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Japan, South Korea Near Agreement on Defense Minister Visits; Defense Cooperation Stalled Since 2018 Radar Lock-On
The Japanese and South Korean governments are nearing an agreement on mutual visits by their defe...
September 4, 2025
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Chief of Japan’s SDF Logistics Unit in Djibouti Vows to Assist Japanese Nationals in Emergencies, Stresses Need to Prepare for Protecting Citizens
DJIBOUTI — A commander of the Self-Defense Forces’ logistic support unit stationed in Djibouti ha...
September 2, 2025
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Izumo Destroyer Undergoing Modification Work to Serve as De Facto Aircraft Carrier
The Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Izumo destroyer is undergoing major modification work at a ship...
September 1, 2025
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U.S. MQ-9 Recon Drones to Be Officially Deployed at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Aim to Increase Surveillance Capabilities
The U.S. Marine Corps is planning to formally deploy MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicles for reconnaiss...
August 31, 2025
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Japan’s Defense Ministry Stresses Nansei Islands in Budget Request for 2026
The Defense Ministry’s initial request for the fiscal 2026 government budget places importance on...
August 30, 2025
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Japanese Defense Ministry Announces Standoff Missile Sites, Seeks ¥8.8 Trillion Budget for Fiscal 2026
The Defense Ministry announced Friday four locations where a new model of long-range standoff mis...
August 30, 2025
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British Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier Makes Port Call in Tokyo Amid Increasing Chinese Military Presence in Indo-Pacific Region
The British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales entered Tokyo Bay on Thursday, highli...
August 29, 2025
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Japan, U.K. Defense Ministers Issue Joint Statement on Cooperation; Nations Will Work Together to Counter China in Indo-Pacific
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey, after meeting at the Defens...
August 29, 2025
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Japan to Buy 4 SeaGuardians to Boost Maritime Surveillance
Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)—The Japan Coast Guard’s budget request for fiscal 2026 includes a pla...
August 26, 2025
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Japan, Australia Likely to Hold 2+2 Talks in Sept. in Tokyo Amid China’s Growing Maritime Presence
Japan and Australia are making arrangements to hold a two-plus-two meeting of their foreign and d...
August 26, 2025
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Japan Protests China over New Structure in East China Sea
Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)—Japan has filed a strong protest with Beijing over a new structure th...
August 26, 2025
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Ishiba Inspects U.K. Aircraft Carrier in Yokosuka; Also Visits Japanese Destroyer Kaga
YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday inspected the British Navy aircraf...
August 24, 2025
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Japan, Norway Confirm Defense Cooperation
YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa (Jiji Press) — Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and Norwegian State Defe...
August 24, 2025
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Remote Japan Island near Taiwan Struggles to Secure Doctor Amid Fear of Taiwan Contingency
YONAGUNI, Okinawa — Yonaguni Island, Japan’s westernmost remote island in Okinawa Prefecture, mig...
August 24, 2025
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Japanese Self-Defense Forces’ Base in Djibouti Becoming Increasingly Important for Situations Occurring in Middle East, Africa
The Self-Defense Forces’ activity base in Djibouti in eastern Africa has become increasingly impo...
August 21, 2025
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