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Oct- 2023 -

11 October

‘Not Proud At All:’ Japan’s Army Struggles to Recruit

A recent open day at a Japanese military base near Tokyo was a fun family outing but, despite the games and snacks, the army recruitment stand was bereft of visitors.

9 October

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Japan Advances Tomahawk Missile Procurement By a Year

Japan has advanced the procurement of Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US by a year.

6 October

Americas

File photo showing P-3C patrol plane of Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force flying over the disputed islets known as the Senkaku islands in Japan and Diaoyu islands in China in the East China Sea

Juster Domingo

US Reaffirms Commitment to Defend Japan, Including Disputed Islands

The US has reaffirmed its commitment to defending Japan, including the contested China-claimed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

3 October

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Japan Invests in Cybersecurity Software for Government Computers

Japan announced a $6.7 million cyber defense project to integrate locally-developed security software into government computers by 2025.

Sep- 2023 -

29 September

Air

A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle taxis as another F-15E during a no-notice agile combat employment exercise

Juster Domingo

USAF Conducts No-Notice Combat Employment Exercise in Japan

The US Air Force has conducted a no-notice agile combat employment exercise at Kadena Air Base in Japan to test the base's ability to quickly mobilize units.

28 September

Asia Pacific