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MILITARYJul 1USS Ronald Reagan Drug Case Raises Questions About Off-Base Reach in Japan58 sailors from the U.S. aircraft carrier were punished over an LSD distribution case that began while it was homeported in Japan. Did their network reach into Japanese society?The Diplomat
MILITARYJun 30Japan aims to catch up on drone warfare by tapping Ukraine’s experienceJapan is accelerating plans to acquire and develop drones for its military by stepping up cooperation with Ukraine and learning from Kyiv’s wartime experience against Russia as it seeks to deploy more unmanned systems across its territory in the Pacific. To complement this strategy, Japanese companies are boosting cooperation with their European counterparts to manufacture anti-submarine drones. “The entire international community has witnessed how warfare has changed since the outbreak of the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 29Kawasaki , Airbus to Study Japanese Anti - Submarine Version of EurodroneKawasaki and Airbus are set to study a Japanese anti-submarine version of the Eurodrone. This indicates a development in military aviation technology and international defense collaboration.theepochtimes.com · United States
MILITARYJun 28Japan and South Korea step up defense equipment cooperationJapan and South Korea are increasing their cooperation on defense equipment. This indicates strengthening military ties and regional security efforts.asia.nikkei.com · Japan
MILITARYJun 28Defense ministers of Korea , Japan to hold talks for deeper cooperationDefense ministers from Korea and Japan are scheduled to hold talks aimed at fostering deeper cooperation between their respective nations. This indicates efforts to strengthen bilateral security relations.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
MILITARYJun 27Japan move to reorganize air force , expand security scope to space sparks concernJapan is reorganizing its air force and expanding its security scope to include space, a development that is sparking concern. This move indicates a shift in Japan's defense posture and could have regional implications.en.people.cn · China
MILITARYJun 26Sources : Anduril in talks to buy Nissan Oppama plant for drones | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisAnduril is reportedly in discussions to acquire Nissan's Oppama plant, intending to use the facility for drone production. This potential acquisition could significantly impact both the automotive and defense technology sectors in Japan.asahi.com · Japan
MILITARYJun 25Japan reported plan to nationalize defense equipment factories sparks widespread concernJapan is reportedly planning to nationalize defense equipment factories, a move that has sparked widespread concern. This potential shift could impact the nation's defense industry and economic policy.globalsecurity.org · Syria
MILITARYJun 25Anduril eyes Nissan factory to build military drones in Japan: ReutersSeeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYJun 24Japan weighs deploying forces to demine the Strait of HormuzJapan is considering sending its navy to help clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran ceasefire.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYJun 23How Japan seeks to win over allies by rebutting China over military spendingJapanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s pushback against China signals a calculated bid to fend off accusations of Tokyo’s “new militarism” by Beijing to ensure that the label does not stick and slow Japan’s security reforms. His comments in recent weeks on separate instances are aimed at shaping the perceptions of Tokyo’s state partners, according to analysts. Speaking in his first published interview with foreign media as defence chief on June 17, Koizumi questioned the accuracy of...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 22Japan’s defence outreach to counter China’s military rise hits hidden roadblocksJapan seized the spotlight at last month’s Shangri-La Dialogue, stepping into a vacuum left by the Chinese defence chief – who skipped the forum for a second year – and using the stage to sharpen its warnings over Beijing’s military rise. Speaking in Singapore on May 31, the final day of the security forum, Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi pushed back against Beijing’s accusation that Japan is engaging in a “new militarism” and instead took aim at China’s growing military capabilities...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 22Japan’s latest live-fire drill is about offence, not defence: PLA DailyChina’s military mouthpiece on Monday warned that the weapons and operational methods seen in Japan’s largest annual live-fire drill symbolised the Self-Defence Force’s acceleration towards offensive capabilities as part of its military expansion. “Japan’s military forces will become more offensive, more dangerous and more oriented towards actual combat. Japan will race forward on the road of ‘re-militarisation’,” according to the article in PLA Daily. The warning came as tensions between...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 22Japan revived military - industrial complex poses growing threat to peaceThe article suggests that Japan's revitalized military-industrial complex is increasingly perceived as a threat to global peace. It discusses the implications of Japan's defense industry growth.en.people.cn · China
MILITARYJun 22US - Japan military drills raise concernMilitary drills conducted by the US and Japan are reportedly causing concern. This indicates potential regional instability or reactions to military exercises.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
MILITARYJun 19Japan’s GCAP push signals a new security role beyond the U.S. allianceThe renewed GCAP backing comes less than a week after the apparent failure of the Future Combat Air System — a program led by France, Germany and later Spain.japantimes · japan
MILITARYJun 17Japan ramping up defence is critical to prevent war , Defence Minister Koizumi tells BBCJapan's Defence Minister stated that increasing the country's defense capabilities is crucial for preventing war. This indicates a significant shift in national security policy aimed at maintaining regional stability.bbc.co.uk · United Kingdom