News & Updates

Jun 26, 2017

Missile Defense News

Japan, U.S. to mull quicker missile defense upgrades, deployment of Aegis Ashore

The Japan Times: Japan will consider increasing the pace of upgrades to its ballistic missile defense system in cooperation with…

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Jun 21, 2017

Missile Defense News

Japan to test missile defense system following North Korea launches

The Hill: Japan will test its missile interceptor capability on Thursday, following several North Korean missile tests that have shaken…

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Jun 16, 2017

Missile Defense News

Japanese drills seek to enhance response to potential ballistic missile attack

IHS Jane’s: The Ministry of Defense (MoD) in Tokyo has announced that the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) will be…

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Jun 13, 2017

Missile Defense News

SDF readies drills to tighten response, ease concerns over North Korea missiles

The Japan Times: Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force will conduct nationwide drills to improve the readiness of its ballistic missile defense…

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May 30, 2017

Threat News

North Korea fires Scud-class ballistic missile, Japan protests

Reuters: North Korea fired at least one short-range ballistic missile on Monday that landed in the sea off its east…

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May 23, 2017

Missile Defense News

U.S., Japanese Firms Collaborating on New Missile Defense Radars

Reuters: Raytheon Co and Lockheed Martin Corp are working with Japanese partners on rival projects to develop new radars that…

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May 15, 2017

Missile Defense News

Japan Favors Aegis Ashore Over Thaad to Boost Missile Defense: Sources

Reuters: Faced with North Korea’s rapid missile and nuclear development, and its threats, Japan has been looking into introducing a…

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May 2, 2017

Missile Defense News

Japanese Officials: Washington and Tokyo Need More Ballistic Missile Defense Cooperation

USNI News: To counter immediate and growing North Korea’s nuclear weapons and missile threats, three former Japanese ministers of defense…

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Apr 17, 2017

Threat News

What Would Happen if North Korea Fired Off a Nuclear Weapon?

The National Interest: Dozens upon dozens of missiles take flight. For years, the world had heard warnings, but most doubted…

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Apr 5, 2017

Threat News

North Korean missile fired ahead of US-China summit

BBC News: North Korea has test-fired a medium-range ballistic missile from its eastern port of Sinpo into the Sea of…

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