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Oct- 2022 -24 OctoberAmericas
US OKs Potential $450M SM-6 Missile Sale to Japan
The US State Department has approved the potential foreign military sale of Standard Missile 6 Block I missiles to Japan for $450 million.
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14 OctoberAsia Pacific
Japan Launches Third Taigei-Class Submarine
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched the country’s third Taigei-class attack submarine during a ceremony in Kobe City.
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5 OctoberAir
Failed Missile Launch Triggers Panic in South Korean City
A failed ballistic missile launch sparked panic in a usually quiet South Korean city after it crashed into the ground and triggered a huge fire, officials said.
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4 OctoberAsia Pacific
Xi Decade Reshapes China’s Military, and the Region
During Xi Jinping's decade-long rule, China has built the world's largest navy, revamped the globe's biggest standing army, and amassed a nuclear and ballistic arsenal to trouble any foe.
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4 OctoberAir
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Over Japan
North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years, prompting Tokyo to activate its missile alert system and issue a rare warning for people to take shelter.
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Sep- 2022 -30 SeptemberAir
Japan, Germany Conduct First Bilateral Air Force Exercise
The Japan Air Self Defense Force and German Air Force have conducted their first bilateral exercise in Japanese territory.
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21 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Japan Plans ‘Hundreds’ of Kamikaze Drones for Island Defense: Report
The Japanese government reportedly plans to introduce loitering kamikaze drones for island defense on a trial basis next year.
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15 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Japan to Build Aegis-Equipped Ballistic Missile Defense Warships
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has reportedly proposed building a pair of ballistic missile defense ships at an estimated cost of $7.1 billion.
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Aug- 2022 -31 AugustAsia Pacific
Japan Defense Ministry Asks for $40B Budget With Eyes on Russia, China
Japan's defense ministry requested a $40 billion budget, warning that the world faces its "toughest challenges" since World War II.
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23 AugustAsia Pacific
US Marine Corps Special Reaction Team in Japan Conducts Weapons Sustainment Training
The US Marine Corps Special Reaction Team has conducted multiple weapons sustainment training at MCIPAC Headquarters and Support in Japan.
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