GLOBEALERT
Sign in

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 121+ stories.

AllConflictMilitaryPoliticsBusinessSci & TechCyberDisasterHealthWorld
24h3 days7 days30 daysAll·All regionsNorth AmericaSouth AmericaWestern EuropeEastern EuropeBalticsMiddle EastNorth AfricaSub-Saharan AfricaSouth AsiaEast AsiaOceania
MILITARYJul 31Chinese PLA Navy corrects Japan false Navy rhetoricThe Chinese PLA Navy has publicly corrected what it calls "false Navy rhetoric" from Japan. This indicates an ongoing diplomatic and military communication dispute between the two nations.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China
MILITARYJul 31US-led drills edge Japan and South Korea closer on defenceThe key roles played by Japan and South Korea in this year’s Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) military exercises led by the US have fuelled speculation whether the two neighbours could set aside differences over their common history and deepen defence cooperation. Held in waters off Hawaii, this year’s Rimpac is the world’s largest maritime exercise involving 30 nations, more than 30,000 troops, various aircraft and an armada of surface ships and submarines. Rimpac, which runs from June 24 to July...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 28USFJ grows in size to deepen U . S .- Japan coordination | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisThe U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ) is increasing in size to enhance coordination between the U.S. and Japan. This development aims to deepen the alliance and cooperation between the two nations.asahi.com · Japan
MILITARYJul 26US and Japan join Philippines for South China Sea military drillsThe United States and Japan are participating in joint military exercises with the Philippines in the South China Sea.yahoo.com · United States
MILITARYJul 25Japan, Britain, Italy eye Japanese factory to build fighter jetA Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. factory is expected to be the Japan center for the development and assembly of the next-generation fighter jet to be produced by Japan,…Japan Today
MILITARYJul 25Japan, UK, Italy eye Japanese factory to build fighter jetA Mitsubishi Heavy Industries factory is expected to be the Japan centre for the development and assembly of the next-generation fighter jet to be produced by Japan, Britain and Italy, sources close to the matter said on Saturday. The three members of the trilateral Global Combat Air Program are discussing the roles each will play in the design and manufacture of the jet, with Britain to set up its centre in Warton and Italy in Turin, according to the sources. The Japanese centre will be set up...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 25Ukraine calls for Japan support over licensed production of Patriot systemUkraine hopes to gain support from Japan as it looks to produce Patriot air defense systems under U.S. license, citing the expertise of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. that…Japan Today
MILITARYJul 25Ukraine insists Japan’s pacifist rules permit Patriot missile helpUkraine hopes to gain support from Japan as it looks to produce Patriot air defence systems under US licence, citing the expertise of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries that manufactures the interceptors for the Japanese defence forces, according to an aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “We maintain political dialogue” towards seeking cooperation from Japan, which is one of the few countries granted a licence to build the Patriot surface-to-air missile system, Sergiy Kyslytsya, first...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 24Japan’s overworked defence ministry plans first new bureau since 2007Japan’s move to establish a new bureau to boost defence cooperation with allies is part of Tokyo’s wider policy to deepen deterrence against China, analysts say, adding that the internal reform was also long overdue for the government. The new unit will be under the defence ministry to oversee international coordination with like-minded countries, according to government and political sources cited by local media earlier this month. The move is said to be aimed at strengthening the ministry’s...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 24Why Japan’s fighter jet future looks ‘more optimistic’ with Canada’s entryCanada’s decision to take a role in the next-generation Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has eased Japan’s fears over its fighter jet future, while Germany is also reported to be exploring whether it could join the project that also involves Britain and Italy. The moves could give fresh momentum to GCAP, a programme to develop a next-generation fighter that Japan sees as critical to replacing its ageing F-2 fleet and avoiding a gap in its air defences, analysts say. Tokyo has been frustrated...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 22Japan vows stronger defense cooperation with ASEAN amid China concernsJapanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Wednesday vowed closer cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Manila to help them defend their territories and territorial waters…Japan Today
MILITARYJul 22Canada becomes first observer to British-Italian-Japanese GCAP fighter jet projectCanada has been given a front-row seat to a British-Italian-Japanese effort to develop a sixth-generation fighter aircraft, allowing Ottawa to diversify its defence partnerships as the US and China vie for an edge in future air power. In London on Tuesday, Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty joined his British, Italian and Japanese counterparts – Wes Streeting, Guido Crosetto and Shinjiro Koizumi – to sign Canada up as an observer of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). It marks the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 21Japan says Chinese and Russian warships held live-fire drills within its EEZChinese and Russian navy ships were spotted conducting joint live-fire drills within Japan’s claimed exclusive economic zone in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, its defence ministry said. Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi first revealed that the two navies had held drills in Japan’s EEZ during an address to the Farnborough International Airshow in Britain on Monday, highlighting their deepening military cooperation, according to media reports. Japan’s defence ministry later confirmed that...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 20China, Russia navies hold live-fire drills within Japan's EEZ: KoizumiThe Chinese and Russian navies held live-fire drills within Japan's exclusive economic zone over the weekend, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said, highlighting the deepening military cooperation between…Japan Today
MILITARYJul 20China’s military mouthpiece issues full-page warning on Japan’s growing drone powerChina’s military mouthpiece on Monday dedicated a full page to warning about Japan’s expanding offensive drone capabilities, which it said threatened regional peace and security. PLA Daily said Japan’s right-wing political forces had long sought to bypass Tokyo’s constitutional ban, adopted after World War II, on offensive combat capabilities. Uncrewed platforms have allowed Japan to circumvent these constraints on military development, according to one of four PLA Daily articles on the topic in...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 16S . Korea , US , Japan military chiefs agree to deepen security cooperationMilitary leaders from South Korea, the United States, and Japan have reached an agreement to enhance their security cooperation. This development signals strengthening defense ties among these nations.koreaherald.com · South Korea
MILITARYJul 14Japan : Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar visits JMSDF Kure Naval Base in Japan , meets Vice Admiral Matsumoto TamotsuDefence Secretary Rajesh Kumar visited the JMSDF Kure Naval Base in Japan and met with Vice Admiral Matsumoto Tamotsu. This signifies ongoing diplomatic and military relations.ianslive.in · India
MILITARYJul 13India - Japan reaffirm commitment to free and open Indo - Pacific region at 8th Defence Policy DialogueIndia and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region during their 8th Defence Policy Dialogue. This highlights ongoing diplomatic and strategic cooperation between the two nations on regional security.aninews.in · India
MILITARYJul 13Japan ‘may have greater destructive potential in South China Sea than the US’A prominent Chinese maritime analyst has sounded the alarm over Japan’s increasing military presence in the South China Sea, warning it has a “destructive potential” that could ultimately surpass that of the United States. Speaking on Monday at a round table event in Hong Kong discussing security in the region, Wu Shicun, the founding president of China’s National Institute for South China Sea Studies, said “unilateral infringements” in the disputed waters were becoming “normalised”. He told the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 8DIA accredits Defence advisers, attachés from UK, Japan, Italy, Ghana, Mali…Assures Diplomats of Safety During Official Duties By Kingsley Omonobi The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has formally accredited Defence Advisers and Defence Attachés from the United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, Ghana and the Republic of Mali, urging them to strictly observe Nigeria’s diplomatic and security protocols while carrying out their official responsibilities. Speaking at the accreditation […] The post DIA accredits Defence advisers, attachés from UK, Japan, Italy, Ghana, Mali appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYJul 6India and Japan to develop stealth technology for warships as faith in US waversIndia and Japan have agreed to jointly develop technology that makes Indian warships harder to detect, in a move that analysts say takes their defence partnership to a new level and reflects growing unease in both capitals over how far they can rely on Washington. The project involves fitting Indian warships with Japan’s Unified Complex Radio Antenna (Unicorn) system, which lowers a vessel’s radar profile by combining multiple antennas into a single, compact structure and reducing the exposed...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 6China missile test draws criticism from Australia, New Zealand, JapanCountries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYJul 6Converting car plants to make military drones will fail, warns Japan defence titanMitsubishi Heavy Industries chief says tactic risks being ‘enormous waste’ of taxpayers’ moneyFinancial Times
MILITARYJul 2India, Japan sign defence pact as PM Modi holds talks with TakaichiIndia and Japan have signed a defense pact following discussions between Prime Minister Modi and Takaichi. This agreement signifies strengthened military cooperation between the two nations.Indian Express
← NewerOlder →