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Jul 6, 2018

Missile Defense News

US taps Japan radar tech to double missile defense range

Nikkei Asian Review: TOKYO — The U.S. and Japan are looking to jointly develop next-generation radar technology that would use Japanese semiconductors…

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Jul 3, 2018

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Japan picks Lockheed Martin radar for missile defence system: ministry official

Asahi Shumbun: Japan has selected Lockheed Martin Corp’s advanced radar for its multibillion-dollar missile defense system, a Japanese defense ministry…

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Jul 2, 2018

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Japan eases North Korea missile alert system: report

Yahoo: Japan has lowered its military readiness level against North Korean missiles as Washington embarks on delicate nuclear negotiations with…

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Jun 29, 2018

Missile Defense News

Exclusive: Japan to buy advanced U.S. radar for missile defense system

Reuters: TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan will next week pick a U.S.-made advanced radar for its multibillion-dollar missile defense system, an…

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Jun 25, 2018

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Significance of having land-based Aegis system should be patiently stressed

The Japan News: It is essential to steadily upgrade the nation’s defense capability in preparation for future threats. As East…

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Jun 22, 2018

Missile Defense News

Defense chief Itsunori Onodera seeks local consent to deploy land-based missile shield in Akita and Yamaguchi prefecture

The Japan times: YAMAGUCHI, Japan (Kyodo) — Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera on Friday sought to win local consent to deploy…

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Jun 21, 2018

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Japan suspends North Korea missile strike drills after Trump-Kim summit

CBS News: TOKYO — Japan plans to suspend the civilian evacuation drills it started last year while North Korea was…

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Jun 19, 2018

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India, US, and Japan Conclude ‘Malabar’ Military Exercise

The Diplomat: The 22nd rendition of the Malabar naval exercise, held for the first time in waters off the coast…

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Jun 15, 2018

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Plans for Aegis Ashore met with opposition in Japan

United Press International: June 14 (UPI) — Japan’s plans to deploy a land-based component of a missile interceptor system, the…

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Jun 12, 2018

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Japan to cooperate with US, South Korea, China, Russia to solve North Korean issue

TASS: MOSCOW, June 12. /TASS/. Japan will closely cooperate with the United States and South Korea, as well as China…

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