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MILITARY1d agoChina and US expand military drone flights near Japan and the South China SeaChina and America have escalated uncrewed aircraft deployments across sensitive Indo-Pacific waters, with mainland drones patrolling strategic passages near Japan while a US Marine detachment operates near disputed South China Sea islands. In recent days, Japan has detected an uptick in Chinese military aircraft operations in important waters that enable Beijing’s naval forces to transit beyond the first island chain. The activity coincided with large-scale joint military exercises between Tokyo...South China Morning Post
MILITARY1d agoJapan To Assemble AMRAAM Missiles As U.S. Moves To Dramatically Boost AIM-120 ProductionAs part of a multibillion-dollar missile-production expansion, Washington and Tokyo also seek to accelerate production of the SM-3 Block IIA interceptor. The post Japan To Assemble AMRAAM Missiles As U.S. Moves To Dramatically Boost AIM-120 Production appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MILITARY1d agoUS, Japan reach agreements for AMRAAM assembly, SM-3 production boost: Japanese MoDThe “groundbreaking agreement” on AMRAAM production “will not only ensure the acquisition of equipment needed by both Japan and the United States, but will also strengthen Japan’s defense industry base,” said Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.Breaking Defense
MILITARY1d agoUnited States and Japan forge missile production alliance to counter China's powerJapan’s defense minister said Tokyo will maintain close surveillance of Chinese naval operations while continuing to accelerate its own military buildupThe Independent World
MILITARY1d agoUS and Japan agree to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile productionThe announcement Wednesday is the latest action by the allies, who have repeatedly expressed alarm over China's growing assertiveness in Asia.NPR News
MILITARY2d agoJapan and US strike deal on missile assembly as Tokyo expands long-range arsenalTokyo has struck a deal to build an assembly line for advanced American air-to-air missiles, while simultaneously exploring missile testing in India and Australia, moves which further mark Japan’s shift away from its post-war pacifist defence posture. Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced late Wednesday that the two allies would construct a final assembly facility in Japan for the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). The facility’s location has not been...South China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoU.S. and Japan agree to establish missile-production facilityThe United States and Japan have agreed to establish a Japanese facility for the joint production of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, the Japanese defense chief said late Wednesday.…Japan Today
MILITARY2d agoU.S. and Japan, long alarmed by China's aggression, agree to establish missile-production facilityJapan Today
MILITARY2d agoAirbus eyes UK-Japan-Italy fighter jet deal after rival collapseAirbus chief Guillaume Faury said on Wednesday that the European plane maker could join a British-Japanese-Italian consortium to build a next generation fighter jet after the collapse of a Franco-German rival.EuroNews [en]
MILITARY2d agoMarines, Japanese Forces Sharpen Explosive Disposal Skills During Keen Sword 2027U.S. Marines assigned to the 3rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, trained alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members during bilateral live-fire ground response training in Okinawa, Japan.DoD News
MILITARY4d agoJapan Confirms Dispatch to India to Explore Anti-Ship Missile DrillsDiscussions highlight the training challenges posed by Japan’s expanding arsenal and opportunities for closer defense cooperation with New Delhi.The Diplomat
MILITARY4d agoUS, Japan rehearse coordinated strikes to challenge PLA control of waters near TaiwanSouth China Morning Post
MILITARY4d agoJapan air base imposes junior enlisted alcohol ban, curfew after local murderAfter a U.S. Marine was arrested for allegedly murdering a local woman, Kadena Air Base restricted alcohol consumption and implemented a new curfew for E-1 to E-4 personnel.Military Times
MILITARY5d agoA US base in Japan bans BYD Chinese electric cars for security reasonsKadena Air Base in Okinawa restricts access to vehicles of a Chinese brand for security reasons, according to local media. This measure follows the company's inclusion on a list of companies considered risky by Washington.Clarín
MILITARY6d agoEye on China: Japan reopens taboo debate over nuclear-powered submarinesSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 23Japan’s university defence bids surge as post-war taboo fades amid China concernsJapanese universities and other educational institutions more than doubled their applications for defence ministry research funding this year to a record 291, up from 123 last year, as Tokyo moves to strengthen its defences. The increase is the clearest sign yet that academia’s decades-long resistance to military-linked work is easing. The bids accounted for more than half the record 560 applications received by the ministry this year, up from 340 last year, with the rest coming from public...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 21US , Japan Begin Major Military Exercises Focused On Islands Near Taiwanzerohedge.com · United States
MILITARYOct 20Chinese military vessels and spy drones track Keen Sword war games off JapanJapan says it has spotted PLA aircraft, spy drones and warships, including a supply ship that could support the Liaoning aircraft carrier, in recent days as Tokyo and Washington started drills focused on a potential Taiwan contingency. Three People’s Liberation Army military aircraft – two drones and a reconnaissance plane – flew through international airspace between Japanese islands into the Pacific before heading back towards mainland China on Monday, prompting Japan to scramble fighter jets,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 19Japan and the US begin joint maneuvers with a record 57,000 military personnelClarín
MILITARYOct 18US - Japan Keen Sword 27 drills to begin amid protests in Japan ; expert warns of further provocations against Chinaglobaltimes.cn · China
MILITARYOct 16Japan taps foreign tech to plug defence gaps as China’s power grows. Will it pay off?Japan is increasingly turning to foreign companies to accelerate its military modernisation, drawing on overseas technology, expertise and production capacity to plug defence gaps that could prove critical in a potential regional conflict involving China. The push has gathered momentum over the past week, with Tokyo confirming a contract for Ukrainian interceptor drones and a multinational fighter consortium preparing to expand its design operations in Japan. French defence giant Thales is also...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 16Governor of Japan Okinawa accepts U . S . Osprey deployment , reverses longtime stance - XinhuaThe Governor of Okinawa, Japan, has accepted the deployment of U.S. Osprey aircraft, reversing a long-held opposition. This decision impacts regional defense policies and the relationship between Japan and the U.S.english.news.cn
MILITARYOct 16Japan’s Okinawa drops opposition to hosting crash-prone US Osprey aircraftOkinawa Governor Genta Koja said on Friday he accepts the deployment of US military MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft at the Futenma air station, reversing the southern Japan prefecture’s long-standing opposition to their presence. Previous prefectural governments, under governors critical of US bases, had opposed the deployment of the tilt-rotor aircraft since before they were first stationed at the base in 2012, citing safety concerns. Koja assumed the post of Okinawa governor late last...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 14China’s Liaoning carrier heads to the Pacific as US, Japan prepare for missile drillsThe PLA Navy’s Liaoning aircraft carrier has started its second drill series in the western Pacific this year, with the training likely to coincide with an expanded US-Japan military exercise that could have implications for a Taiwan contingency. The Liaoning carrier group was carrying out the drill in “relevant waters” of the western Pacific Ocean as part of the navy’s annual training plan, China’s defence ministry said on Wednesday. While it did not disclose the exact location of the drill,...South China Morning Post
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