Defense & Security
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N. Korea sends missile soaring over Japan in escalation
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Tuesday fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile over ...
October 4, 2022
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North Korea fires missile to Pacific Ocean
TOKYO (Jiji Press)—North Korea is seen to have launched a missile to the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday mo...
October 4, 2022
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71% in favor of strengthening defense capabilities
Results of a nationwide opinion poll conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun show that 71% of respondents w...
October 3, 2022
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Japan, U.S., Australia defense chiefs agree to strengthen trilateral training, tech cooperation
HONOLULU — Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada held talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and ...
October 2, 2022
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Defense experts agree on need to beef up Japan’s deterrence
The first meeting of an expert panel to comprehensively discuss Japan’s national defense capabilitie...
October 1, 2022
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Russian warships pass through Tsushima Strait
Four Russian warships passed through the Tsushima Strait on Thursday toward the Sea of Japan, the De...
October 1, 2022
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North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles early Saturday, the Defense Ministry said....
October 1, 2022
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North Korea fires missiles after Harris leaves South Korea
PANMUNJOM, Korea (AP) — In a show of defiance, North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles ...
September 30, 2022
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Chinese, Russian vessels sail seas around Japan
Chinese and Russian naval vessels sailed the seas around Japan and the Maritime Self-Defense Force t...
September 28, 2022
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Japan to hasten ‘counterattack capabilities’ review
The Defense Ministry is on heightened alert following North Korea’s launch Sunday of a ballistic mis...
September 27, 2022
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U.S. carrier, S. Korea ships launch drills amid North’s threat
SEOUL (AP) — A U.S. aircraft carrier and its battle group launched drills with South Korean warships...
September 26, 2022
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Govt-led defense sales talks seek to boost flagging industry
To promote Japan’s defense industry, the government plans to take the lead in expanding exports of d...
September 25, 2022
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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missile into Sea of Japan
SEOUL — North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan around 6:53 a.m. S...
September 25, 2022
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U.S.-led alliance intends to hold China in check in Pacific region
NEW YORK — A U.S.-led alliance, which includes Japan, Australia, Britain and New Zealand, intends t...
September 24, 2022
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Japan govt announces new 10-member council for boosting defense capabilities
The government on Thursday announced the 10 members who will make up a new panel that will discuss h...
September 23, 2022
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