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Apr- 2025 -11 AprilAsia Pacific
Japan Jets Scrambled at Chinese Drones Up Threefold On-Year
Japan scrambled jets in response to Chinese drones 30 times during the past year, the military said, up over threefold year-on-year.
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8 AprilDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
US to Deploy Large Surveillance Drones to Japan’s Okinawa
The US military will deploy long-range surveillance drones in the Japanese region of Okinawa near Taiwan.
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Mar- 2025 -30 MarchAsia Pacific
Pentagon Chief Says US Will Ensure ‘Deterrence’ Across Taiwan Strait
The US will ensure "robust, ready and credible deterrence" across the Taiwan Strait, Defense Secretar Hegseth said, calling China "aggressive and coercive."
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28 MarchSea
Mitsubishi Delivers Third Miyako Large Patrol Ship to Japan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has handed over the third Miyako-class large patrol vessel to the Japan Coast Guard in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture.
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24 MarchAsia Pacific
Following US and China, Japan Unifies Military Branches Under Single Command
Japan has set up a joint operational command for its Self-Defense Forces, emulating a significant step taken by both the US and China to enhance their preparedness for potential conflict.
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19 MarchAsia Pacific
Japan Mulls Deploying Missile on Island With China, N.Korea Within Range
Japan is reportedly considering the deployment of long-range missiles on its southwestern Kyushu island for enhanced “counterstrike capabilities” against China and North Korea.
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13 MarchAmericas
US Approves $200M Deal to Aid Japan’s High-Speed Weapon Development
The US State Department has approved a $200-million deal to aid Japan’s Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles program.
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13 MarchSea
Japanese Navy Commissions Final Awaji Minesweeper
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has commissioned its fourth and final Awaji-class minesweeping vessel in Tsurumi-ki, Yokohama.
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11 MarchAsia Pacific
Japan’s Fourth Taigei-Class Submarine Enters Service
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned its fourth Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine.
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5 MarchSea
Japan Selects Firms for High Speed Landing Craft Development
British engineering company BMT and Yokohama-based Japan Marine United (JMU) have secured a contract to develop a next-generation High Speed Landing Craft for the Japan Self Defense Force.
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