News & Updates

Jun 27, 2023

Threat News

New images show suspected Chinese spy balloons over Japan and Taiwan – report

The Independent: Multiple images of what appeared to be spy balloons crossing Japan and Taiwan in east Asia since 2021 have been found, months after China’s suspected…

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Jun 26, 2023

Other News

S. Korean Navy to join U.S.-led maritime exercise in waters off Guam

Yonhap News Agency: South Korea’s Navy said Sunday it will participate in a U.S.-led multinational maritime exercise in waters off…

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Jun 21, 2023

Other News

Japan to standardize arms with U.S., Europe for joint maintenance

Nikkei Asia: Japan will harmonize the standards for domestically produced defense equipment with those of the U.S. and Europe to reduce…

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Jun 21, 2023

Other News

US, Japan forces conduct bilateral aviation exercise

U.S. Forces Japan: U.S. Forces and the Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted a bilateral aviation integration exercise on June 16, 2023,…

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Jun 20, 2023

Other News

Japan Funds Indigenous Ship-Killing Missile Project

The Defense Post: The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) has awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) a 33.9-billion yen ($243 million)…

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Jun 15, 2023

Threat News

North Korea fires two missiles into Japan EEZ off Ishikawa

The Japan Times: North Korea sent at least two ballistic missiles into Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in waters off…

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Jun 14, 2023

Missile Defense News

Japan focuses on missile defense in its first space security policy

Nikkei Asia: Japan has laid out a road map to expand information gathering for missile defense and secure a safe…

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Jun 13, 2023

Missile Defense News

With eye on China, Japan developing missiles to protect remote islands

The Japan Times: Concerned about China and North Korea’s growing military capabilities, Japan has begun developing a series of missile systems designed…

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Jun 12, 2023

Missile Defense News

Japan keeps missile defence alert after North Korea deadline expires

Reuters: Japan extended its alert on ballistic missile defences on Sunday despite the expiration of North Korea’s deadline for launching…

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Jun 7, 2023

Other News

Japan supports Sweden’s NATO membership as defense ministers strengthen ties

ABC News: Japan’s defense minister expressed his country’s support for Sweden’s NATO membership during talks Wednesday with his Swedish counterpart,…

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