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China’s 3rd Aircraft Carrier, the Fujian, Begins Its Maiden Sea Trial

Once deployed, China’s largest warship will project unprecedented striking power in the Indo-Pacific region.

02.05.2024 10

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1 Dead, 7 Missing After 2 JMSDF Helicopters Crash in the Pacific Ocean

Japan’s minister of defense said the cause was still being investigated, but called a mid-air collision a “high possibility.”

22.04.2024 10

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Deeper and Wider Defense Integration Tops Japan-US Summit Agenda

The integration of command-and-control authorities of Japanese and U.S. forces in an emergency remains a critical issue, especially on the U.S. side.

12.04.2024 5

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Japan Investigates Alleged Chinese Drone Footage of JS Izumo

Multiple photos of the Yokosuka-based USS Ronald Reagan were also allegedly taken by a Chinese drone. The authenticity of the footage hasn’t been...

05.04.2024 20

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South Korea’s JoongAng Hires Japanese Reporter as Tokyo Correspondent 

It’s the first time that any South Korean newspaper has ever employed a Japanese reporter as a staff writer.

27.03.2024 8

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After Months of Talks, Japan’s Ruling Coalition Agrees to Allow the Sale of Its Next-Gen Fighter Jets

The LDP was able to convince its traditionally pacifist partner, Komeito, to okay yet another loosening of defense export rules. 

15.03.2024 3

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Australia Lists Japan’s Mogami Class as 1 of 4 Contenders for Its Next Frigate

The JMSDF chief praised the move as “a sign of the high trust and evaluation” of Japanese defense equipment.

07.03.2024 10

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Will Japan’s Defense Spending Hike Be Enough?

A weaker yen and recent price surges are causing headaches for Japan's defense budget.

01.03.2024 10

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Japan’s Plan for a New JGSDF Training Site in Okinawa Stokes Opposition

The Ministry of Defense plans to build a new training ground for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in the central area of Okinawa's main island.

19.02.2024 40

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Japan, Italy Agree to Further Strengthen Bilateral Defense Ties

Meeting in Tokyo, Prime Ministers Kishida Fumio and Giorgia Meloni discussed naval port calls, enlarged joint exercises, and expanded cooperation.

06.02.2024 20

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Leo Bosner on Japan’s Disaster Management

“Japan’s biggest problem in disaster response is not a lack of hardware, it’s a lack of planning, organizing, and interagency coordination.”

01.02.2024 9

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US Forces Japan Join JSDF Earthquake Relief Efforts

This is the first time that the U.S. military will provide assistance to an earthquake-affected area in Japan since 2016.

16.01.2024 10

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Why Japan Needs Its Own Version of FEMA

A series of tragedies thus far in 2024 shows why it’s high time to establish a specialized agency for disaster management. 

12.01.2024 4

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China Sets Record for Activity Near Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in 2023

China has quietly increased its presence in the East China Sea, challenging Japan's control of the disputed islands.

04.01.2024 10

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Japan Eases Rules on Lethal Weapon Exports

Tokyo will face three major challenges to implement the policy change.

29.12.2023 10

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Japan Approves 16.5% Increase in Defense Spending for FY2024

For the tenth year in a row, the budget draft set a new record for national defense spending as Japan continues to pursue its Defense Buildup Program.

22.12.2023 6

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Japan-Italy-UK Joint Fighter Program Takes a Step Forward With New Treaty

Japan, Britain, and Italy agreed to establish a joint organization to develop a new sixth-generation fighter jet.

14.12.2023 5

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Is the Osprey Safe?

The latest fatal crash off Japan has resurrected worries regarding the aircraft’s track record. 

08.12.2023 4

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1 Dead, 7 Missing After US Military Osprey Aircraft Crashes off SW Japan

Japan requested U.S. Forces Japan ground Osprey transport aircraft, and the JGSDF grounded its own Ospreys amid U.S. Air Force safety concerns.

30.11.2023 10

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MHI Is Riding the Wave of Japan’s Boom in Defense Spending

Japan’s biggest defense firm expects annual sales from its defense business to double by 2027.

22.11.2023 4

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A Message to Kim Jong Un From Mother of Japanese Girl Abducted by North Korea in 1977

The mother of Yokota Megumi, perhaps the most famous of the Japanese civilians abducted by North Korea, continues to push for her daughter's return.

13.11.2023 3

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With Joint Fighter on the Horizon, Japan, UK Agree to Further Strengthen Bilateral Defense Ties 

The two nations plus Italy aim to sign the Global Combat Air Program treaty by the end of 2023.

07.11.2023 3

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Japan, Philippines Agree to Intensify Defense Cooperation

On November 3, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed to expand bilateral defense cooperation in...

03.11.2023 2

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Japan’s Catch-22 Situation Over the Israel-Hamas War

There is a big debate going on in Tokyo over Japan’s position in the Israel-Hamas war. Some say Japan should strongly support Israel together with...

27.10.2023 3

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US Air Force Will Relocate MQ-9 Reaper Squadron to Okinawa

The Japanese Defense Ministry has announced that all eight U.S. MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), currently deployed at the Japan Maritime...

12.10.2023 3

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Japan Will Get Its Tomahawk Missiles a Year Early

On October 4, Japan’s Defense Minister Kihara Minoru announced that Tokyo will acquire hundreds of U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles as early as...

05.10.2023 3

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What’s Keeping the USS Ronald Reagan in Yokosuka?

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan has postponed its planned departure from its homeport of Yokosuka seven times over the past 10 days, according...

29.09.2023 2

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3 Takeaways From the North Korea-Russia Summit

On September 13, North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un met and held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to the Vostochny...

16.09.2023 2

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Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Sluggish Support Rates

On September 13, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio reshuffled his Cabinet, tapping a record-tying five women as ministers and replacing the...

14.09.2023 3

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Japan’s Defense Ministry Plans to Launch Permanent Joint Headquarters in March 2025

Japan’s Defense Ministry has decided to establish a Permanent Joint Headquarters in March 2025 that will centrally oversee the nation’s Ground,...

08.09.2023 3

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