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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
CONFLICTAug 6As their warships encircle Japan, what signals are China and Russia sending?The recent joint patrol between China and Russia around the Japanese archipelago showed how the nations’ military cooperation was becoming “progressively more ambitious”, analysts said. The Japanese defence ministry revealed on Tuesday that three Chinese naval vessels – Type 055 and Type 052D missile destroyers alongside a Type 903 support ship – were spotted moving southwest through the Korea Strait between Sunday and Monday. The ministry said that Maritime Self-Defence Force vessels and patrol...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 4Japan outlines its military build - up plan , citing threats from China , Russia and North KoreaJapan has detailed its military build-up strategy, citing perceived threats from China, Russia, and North Korea. This plan indicates a shift in national defense policy and regional security concerns.edition.cnn.com · United States
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
WORLDJul 23Japan to send students to Russia for first time in 7 yearsJapan plans to send students to Russia, marking the first time in seven years. This indicates a re-establishment of educational exchanges between the two countries.japantoday.com · Japan
POLITICSJul 23Japan to send students to Russia for first time in 7 yearsThe Japanese government will resume sending university students to Russia under a short-term study program from August after a seven-year hiatus following the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion…Japan Today
CONFLICTJul 22Japanese soldier who lost leg in Ukraine war vows to return to front lineA Japanese soldier who sustained a leg injury during the Ukraine war has expressed a determination to return to the front line. This exemplifies individual commitment amidst ongoing international conflict.japantoday.com · Japan
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
POLITICSJul 16Ukraine’s Patriot missile request tests Japan’s pacifist limitsJapan’s firm support for Ukraine in its war against Russia is expected to be tested after Kyiv expressed interest in working with Tokyo to produce Patriot interceptor missiles. Such a move is unlikely because it would require Japan to cross a sensitive line on exports of lethal weapons and complicate its regional relations, according to analysts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said last week that Kyiv was keen to work with Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to manufacture Patriot...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 14Is Japan a ‘spy paradise’ fuelling Russia’s war machine?South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 13How Russia Uses a Sri Lanka Cargo Route to Smuggle Japanese Tech Into Its War MachineThis article explains how Russia reportedly uses a cargo route through Sri Lanka to smuggle Japanese technology. This allows Russia to acquire essential components for its military operations despite sanctions.lankanewspapers.com · Sri Lanka
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
CONFLICTJun 28Japan and South Korea scramble fighters in response to Chinese-Russian bomber patrolJapan and South Korea scrambled fighter jets in response to a joint Russian-Chinese bomber patrol on Saturday. The People’s Liberation Army Air Force said the patrols passed over the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea and the western Pacific, adding that they showed the two countries’ resolve and ability to safeguard regional peace and stability. It was the 11th patrol of this kind since 2019, but the first this year. Japan’s defence ministry said it had tracked two separate flights involving...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 19Russia sounds alarm bells over Japanese remilitarisation Russia has expressed significant concern regarding what it perceives as Japan's remilitarisation efforts. This indicates escalating geopolitical tensions and differing views on regional security dynamics.morningstaronline.co.uk · United Kingdom
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