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9 November

BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is seen on calm, grey waters. The sky is overcast. The white ship has '9701' painted on its right side in black. The words 'PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD' is written across its body in red. A thin blue line and a thicker red line is painted close to the ship's front.

Japan Gives Philippines $4M to Enhance Its Coastal Security

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has received a 600-million yen ($4 million) grant from Japan to enhance its coastal security capabilities.

8 November

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines, Japan Could Soon Deploy Military Forces on Each Other’s Soil

The Philippine government said it will negotiate its planned Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

7 November

Sea

JS Mogami (FFM-1) is seen sailing in open water. A small strip of land serves as the distant background of the image. The ship's hull is colored grey, and the water is a dull, grayish blue.

Juster Domingo

Japan Aims for 12 New Mogami-Class Frigates in 5 Years

Japan will acquire 12 new Mogami-class frigates from 2024 to 2028 amid the government's recent push for a stronger defense posture.

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20 October

Asia Pacific

A soldier is seen in the center of the image carrying a Saab Carl-Gustaf Rifle on his shoulder. The background is tinted with green light, making the soldier cast a shadow on most of the image's right.

Juster Domingo

Japan Buys 300 Carl-Gustaf Rifles From Saab

Japan has ordered 300 Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifles from arms manufacturer Saab.

19 October

Asia Pacific

Ship-board firing test of Japan's railgun

Joe Saballa

Japan Test-Fires Shipboard Railgun Counter-Hypersonic Weapon for First Time

Japan has successfully conducted the first-ever shipboard firing trial of its developmental railgun counter-hypersonic weapon.

18 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

South Korea, US, Japan to Hold Joint Air Drills: Reports

South Korea, the US, and Japan will reportedly conduct a joint aerial drill this weekend involving a US nuclear-weapons-capable B-52 bomber.

11 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

‘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.

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