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MILITARYAug 31Japan to beef up its defense with drones , AI and missiles , defense budget plans show – Winnipeg Free PressJapan plans to strengthen its national defense capabilities by incorporating drones, artificial intelligence, and missiles, according to its defense budget plans. This move signifies a strategic enhancement of the country's military assets.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
MILITARYAug 30Can Domestic Drone Production Transform Japan Defense ? newsonjapan.com · Japan
MILITARYAug 29What Japan’s coming fighter jet deployment to India means for ChinaJapan plans to deploy fighter jets in India for the first time next month, a decision experts say reflects Tokyo’s desire to strengthen security cooperation with “like-minded” countries in the Indo-Pacific region as it ramps up defence spending in response to China’s growing military power. According to a Japan Air Self-Defence Force announcement on Tuesday, Tokyo will conduct a joint training exercise, Veer Guardian 26, with the Indian Air Force between September 9 and 21 in Rajasthan in...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 29Japan to convert car park near Tokyo Station into missile shelterThe Tokyo metropolitan government has unveiled a plan to use an underground facility near Tokyo Station as a shelter for residents and tourists in the event of a ballistic missile attack. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike told a press conference earlier this month that a survey would begin in the current financial year through March in preparation for revamping Yaesu car park, which is located about two to 11 metres (six to 36 feet) underground. The alterations are expected to include setting up...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 28U . S ., S . Korea , Japan to hold Freedom Edge drills in SeptemberThe United States, South Korea, and Japan are scheduled to conduct joint "Freedom Edge" military drills in September. This announces upcoming multinational military exercises in the region.upi.com · United States
MILITARYAug 28US, South Korea, and Japan to conduct trilateral exercises as the North increases pressure on the USClarín
MILITARYAug 28South Korea says will hold joint military drills with US and JapanThe three allies will carry out air defense, maritime missile defense, anti-submarine and cyber defense exercises, even as Donald Trump seeks to revive dialogue with Pyongyang.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYAug 28U . S ., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U . S . The U.S., South Korea, and Japan are scheduled to hold a military drill amidst North Korea's increasing pressure on the U.S. This signifies a coordinated military response to rising geopolitical tensions in the region.wvasfm.org · United States
MILITARYAug 28South Korea, Japan and U.S. to hold North Korea-focused nuclear missile drillSouth Korea, Japan and the United States ‌will conduct joint military drills from September 9 to 11 to test ‌readiness against North Korea's ⁠missile and nuclear weapons ⁠threats,…Japan Today
MILITARYAug 28U . S ., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U . S . The United States, South Korea, and Japan are preparing for a joint military drill. This exercise comes as North Korea reportedly increases pressure on the U.S.northernpublicradio.org · United States
MILITARYAug 28U . S ., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U . S . The U.S., South Korea, and Japan are preparing to conduct a joint military drill in response to increased pressure from North Korea on the U.S., indicating rising regional tensions.kgou.org · United States
MILITARYAug 28U.S., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U.S.NPR News
MILITARYAug 28Terra Drone wins Japanese drone contract - Australian Defence MagazineTerra Drone has secured a contract for drone technology in Japan, as reported by an Australian defense magazine. This signifies a business development in the defense sector.australiandefence.com.au · Australia
MILITARYAug 28South Korea, Japan and US set joint drills despite Trump cutsSouth Korea said on Friday it would hold joint military exercises with the United States and Japan in September, after Washington scaled back annual drills with Seoul in an apparent bid to encourage dialogue with North Korea. The three countries would conduct the North Korea-focused Freedom Edge exercise from September 7 to 11 in international waters east and south of South Korea’s Jeju Island, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. “This exercise is a defensive drill conducted annually by...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 28Japan to double security aid to 12 Indo-Pacific nationsJapan plans to provide defence equipment and other supplies to the armed forces of at least 12 like-minded countries under its Official Security Assistance programme this financial year, up from eight countries the previous year, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The military of Kenya, which sits on the western Indian Ocean, is expected to be a first-time recipient under the programme, with the Japanese government seeking to strengthen maritime security cooperation, particularly...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 27Japan extends deadline for nuclear anti - terror facilitiesJapan has extended the deadline for developing anti-terrorism facilities at its nuclear sites, indicating a focus on national security and infrastructure protection.azernews.az · Azerbaijan
MILITARYAug 27Japan fast-tracks anti-drone system amid China’s military build-upTokyo is experimenting with a radically faster way of buying new weapons – picking a domestically built interceptor drone less than three months after launching the procurement process. Analysts say this shift could help Japan respond more quickly to China’s expanding military capabilities. The defence ministry’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced on Tuesday that it had signed a contract to buy Terra Drone’s Terra B1 system following competitive trials. The decision...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 23World Insights : Japan two - front diplomatic push paves way for dangerous military expansionJapan is pursuing a two-front diplomatic strategy which is seen as potentially leading to dangerous military expansion. This development suggests a shift in Japan's defense posture and international relations.sydneysun.com · Australia
MILITARYAug 23Japan Increased Defence Budget Will Escalate Security Deficit : KCNA CommentaryA KCNA commentary asserts that Japan's increased defense budget will escalate a 'security deficit.' This indicates a critical view from North Korea regarding Japan's military strengthening.globalsecurity.org · Syria
MILITARYAug 22Philippines - Japan defense agreement takes effectA new defense agreement between the Philippines and Japan has officially come into effect, strengthening military cooperation between the two nations. This development has implications for regional security and alliances.philstar.com · Philippines
MILITARYAug 22INTERVIEW / Col . John Patrick : U . S . Space Forces Japan chief sees space as domain for warfighting | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisColonel John Patrick, chief of U.S. Space Forces Japan, views space as a domain for warfighting. This perspective highlights evolving strategic military thought regarding space operations.asahi.com · Japan
MILITARYAug 22Japan and India Build a Defense Network Around ChinaJapan and India are reportedly constructing a defense network that strategically encircles China. This development signifies a major shift in regional geopolitical alliances and security postures.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
MILITARYAug 21South Korea , US , Japan hold urgent talks after North Korea fires missiles despite US drill rollbackSouth Korea, the US, and Japan are holding urgent discussions following North Korea's missile launches, which occurred despite a rollback in US military drills, indicating rising regional tensions.northkoreatimes.com · North Korea
MILITARYAug 21Japan seeks record US$56 billion defence push amid growing regional tensionsJapan is preparing to spend more than ever on defence as analysts say Tokyo is being forced to respond to a convergence of regional threats, fast-changing military technology and growing uncertainty over the reliability of the US security umbrella. The defence ministry is preparing to request a record budget of 8.9 trillion yen (US$56.1 billion) for the 2027 financial year, with major outlays planned for drones, AI-enabled command systems, long-range missiles and support for Japan’s domestic...South China Morning Post