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Mar- 2025 -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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3 MarchAsia Pacific
Japan Could Soon Fly US-Made C-17 Military Transport Aircraft
Japan has expressed interest in acquiring US-made C-17 military transport aircraft to enhance its rapid deployment and tactical logistics capabilities.
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryAsia Pacific
Japan, Philippines Deepening Ties in ‘Severe’ Security Environment
An "increasingly severe" security environment has made deepening security ties with the Philippines a necessity, Japan's defense chief said Monday after a meeting with his counterpart in Manila.
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19 FebruarySea
Mitsubishi Debuts Final Japanese Navy Hibiki Survey Ship
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has christened and launched the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s final Hibiki-class auxiliary ocean surveillance vessel in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture.
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16 FebruaryNuclear
US, S.Korea, Japan Reaffirm Pledge to Seek N.Korea’s Denuclearization
The United States, Japan, and South Korea renewed their "resolute" pledge to seek the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea.
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13 FebruaryAsia Pacific
Japan Eyes Drone Exports Amid Asian Allies’ Interest
Countries under Japan’s Official Security Program (OSA) have expressed interest in Tokyo’s dual-use drones, prompting the East Asian country to explore exporting them.
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