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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
POLITICS2d agoJapan and Germany become 'premium partners', but clash over car protectionMet glimlachen, buigingen en afspraken over nauwere samenwerking ontvangt de Japanse premier Sanae Takaichi de Duitse bondskanselier Friedrich Merz in Tokio. De leiders schudden elkaar de hand en noemen elkaar zelfs "premium partners", alsof ze een handelsabonnement zonder reclames hebben afgesloten. Maar tussen de hoffelijkheden door klinkt openlijke kritiek. De Europese bescherming van de auto-industrie, waarvoor Duitsland zich sterk maakt, dreigt ook Japanse fabrikanten hard te raken. Dat moet veranderen, vindt Japan. Klungelig en bukkend loopt Merz donderdag door een volgebouwde onderzoeksNOS Buitenland
MILITARY2d 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
MILITARY2d 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
MILITARY2d 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
SCI & TECH2d agoJapan Advances Deep-Sea Mining as Support for a Moratorium GrowsAs the first country to have continuously retrieved rare-earth mud from such depths, Japan is in a position to influence the future of the maritime order.The Diplomat
POLITICS2d agoWhy Japan is pushing for a more ‘proactive’ Southeast Asia amid great-power rivalryJapan wants a more united and proactive Southeast Asia as it sees Asean as a bulwark against an intensifying great-power rivalry, analysts say, while uncertainty over Washington’s long-term Indo-Pacific strategy has deepened Tokyo’s concerns about the region’s future. Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Wednesday urged Southeast Asian nations to strengthen their collective response to emerging security threats, warning of a “rapidly deteriorating” security environment and shifts in the...South China Morning Post
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
POLITICS2d agoOPINION: Japan PM Takaichi's one-woman rule faces limitsPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government faces the first major scandal since taking office after appointing Kazuo Yana, who Read full story herekyodonews · japan
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]
BUSINESS2d agoHello Kitty owner Sanrio scraps Japanese TV show Vivant deal over China backlashJapanese character company Sanrio, owner of popular IPs including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll and My Melody, has terminated its planned collaboration with the television drama Vivant following strong public criticism in China. In an official statement released late on Wednesday evening, the company acknowledged that the Japanese spy drama contained content that “does not align with the Sanrio Group’s corporate philosophy”. The controversial series includes scenes depicting Chinese intelligence...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoGermany and Japan reaffirm commitment to continued support for UkraineGermany and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to continuing support for Ukraine and working closely together to achieve a just and lasting peace.Ukrinform [en]
WORLD2d agoNo tricks: Japan steps up police patrols, tightens alcohol limits for HalloweenWith Halloween approaching, Japanese municipalities are stepping up measures against disruptive celebrations in major entertainment districts as larger crowds are expected this year, with the event falling on a Saturday. Halloween is not a traditional festivity in Japan, but has evolved into a major urban event in recent years, particularly in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, where revellers in costumes gather for street celebrations. The festivities have increasingly become associated with public...South China Morning Post