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MILITARYAug 21India-Japan maritime security pact: What the new Memorandum of Arrangement means | ExplainedAt its core, the MoA is designed to make maritime cooperation between the two countries more structured, regular and operationally usefulThe Hindu
MILITARYAug 21Russia tests missiles near Japanese-claimed islands after Putin’s visitRussia’s Pacific Fleet said on Thursday it has conducted a missile test off a group of Russian-held, Japanese-claimed islands amid an intensifying row over the disputed territory following President Vladimir Putin’s first-ever visit there last week. While it was unclear exactly when the test was carried out, the announcement comes after the Russian foreign ministry summoned Japanese Ambassador to Russia Akira Muto over Japan’s protest against Putin’s trip to the area. Putin visited Etorofu...South China Morning Post
MILITARYBREAKINGAug 20North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea , Japan sayskuow.org · United States
MILITARYAug 20North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea , Japan saysNorth Korea reportedly launched a suspected missile towards the sea, according to statements from Japan. This incident represents a potential military activity in the region.wral.com · United States
MILITARYAug 20India , Japan sign maritime pact , explore joint naval warship developmentIndia and Japan have signed a maritime agreement and are considering joint development of naval warships. This signifies strengthening defense cooperation between the two nations.tribuneindia.com · India
MILITARYAug 20North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan saysThe suspected launch on Thursday comes a day after North Korea shrugged off a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea in an apparent bid to resume diplomacy.NPR News
MILITARYAug 20India, Japan sign maritime security pact to deepen defence cooperationDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, in bilateral talks with Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi, welcomed Japan’s recent review of its defence equipment and technology transfer frameworkThe Hindu
MILITARYAug 18Japan , Australia agree on SDF use of missile test sites in Australia , raising concernsJapan and Australia have reached an agreement allowing Japan's Self-Defense Forces to use missile test sites in Australia. This development has raised concerns, suggesting potential regional implications or opposition.sydneysun.com · Australia
MILITARYAug 18South Korea and Japan stress stress 'critical' US alliance as Trump slashes military drillsTrump made the surprise announcement about the troop drawdown in a social media post just before US and South Korean soldiers began Monday's annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYAug 18Japan to test hypersonic missiles in Australia under new dealJapan will conduct tests of hypersonic missiles and other projectiles on Australian soil, the two countries' defense ministers said on Tuesday as they deepened military cooperation, including with…Japan Today
MILITARYAug 17Helsing enlists Rakuten to pursue Japanese military drone dealHelsing has partnered with Rakuten to pursue a deal involving military drones in Japan. This indicates a business collaboration within the defense technology sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYAug 17India-Japan defence ties in focus as Rajnath, Koizumi to meet on August 20The Japanese Defence Minister is expected to discuss cooperation on defence equipment, including Japan’s planned export of UNICORN stealth communication systemThe Hindu
MILITARYAug 17Japan eyes deeper defence ties with Australia, India to ease supply chain concernsJapan is looking beyond the United States to enhance its defence capabilities, as mounting doubt over American munitions supplies pushes Tokyo to seek deeper industrial ties on this front with Australia and India. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s visits to the two countries this week are set to advance cooperation spanning warships to stealth technology and drones, analysts say, pointing to how prolonged conflict in the Middle East and the Ukraine war could drain stockpiles for US...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 15Japan defence minister visits contentious war shrinenortherndailyleader.com.au · Australia
MILITARYAug 14New carrier heads to Mideast amid USS Lincoln trouble | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisA new aircraft carrier is deploying to the Middle East amidst reported issues with the USS Lincoln. This indicates a notable change in military presence and potential strategic adjustments in the region.asahi.com · Japan
MILITARYAug 13Japan is arming for a long range fight , and China is worriedJapan is reportedly arming itself for a long-range conflict, which is causing concern in China. This suggests a strategic shift in Japan's defense capabilities and potential geopolitical implications.japanherald.com · Japan
MILITARYAug 12A closer look at Japan newly launched spy bureau , a signal of its growing militarist ambitionsThis article examines Japan's newly established "spy bureau," interpreting it as an indicator of the nation's increasing militarist ambitions. It focuses on shifts in Japan's intelligence capabilities and defense posture.globaltimes.cn · China
MILITARYBREAKINGAug 11N Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea, S Korea, Japan sayJapan Today
MILITARYAug 11North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan saysNorth Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east coast towards Japan early on Wednesday, Seoul’s military said, days before the planned start of massive US-South Korea joint drills. The 11-day exercises due to begin on Monday are a regular fixture of the summer calendar, designed to steel the United States and South Korea for defence against the nuclear-armed North. Pyongyang calls them rehearsals for an invasion and has staged missile launches before and after them in the past. “Our military...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 11DPRK accuses Japan of military buildupThe Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has accused Japan of engaging in a military buildup. This indicates rising tensions and potential military concerns between the two nations.azernews.az · Azerbaijan
MILITARYAug 9Militarizing Japan calls for global vigilance : China Daily editorialA China Daily editorial suggests that Japan's militarization necessitates global vigilance. This indicates geopolitical concerns and potential shifts in regional military balances.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
MILITARYAug 7Is Japan eyeing Ukraine-style asymmetric warfare against China in defence shift?Japan’s latest defence white paper’s emphasis on adaptivity and scale of drones signals its intention to seek asymmetric capabilities against China in the event of a conflict, while drawing lessons from Ukraine, according to experts. The 610-page document released on Tuesday highlights the need to integrate unmanned systems, artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies across the Japan Self-Defence Forces as Tokyo confronts an increasingly complex security environment. While...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 6Japan preparing for new forms of warfare Japan is reportedly preparing its defense strategies to address new and evolving forms of warfare. This indicates a strategic shift in national security planning to adapt to contemporary threats.news.am · Armenia
MILITARYAug 6Japan debates position on nuclear weapons amid Hiroshima and Nagasaki commemorationsThe Japanese government, preparing to revise its defense strategy, is questioning its long-held rejection of nuclear weapons. Rising tensions in East Asia have prompted the defense minister to call for an open discussion on the issue, 'without taboos.'Le Monde [en]