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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 22, 2018
Defense chief Itsunori Onodera seeks local consent to deploy land-based missile shield in Akita and Yamaguchi prefectures
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera on Friday sought to win local consent to deploy a U.S.-developed land-based missile shield, amid questions over the necessity of such a system as tensions ease on the Korean Peninsula.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 31, 2018
U.S. missile defense systems gaining against Kim's ICBM threat: GAO
The U.S. network of ground-based interceptors intended to defend against an intercontinental ballistic missile fired from North Korea "achieved a number of major accomplishments" in 2017, according to the General Accountability Office.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 23, 2018
U.S. bolsters missile defense in Japan as cutting-edge Aegis destroyer arrives ahead of Trump-Kim summit
An advanced U.S. destroyer equipped with cutting-edge ballistic missile defense technology arrived at its new home port at the Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Tuesday, as the U.S. Navy's Japan-based 7th Fleet looks to bounce back from two deadly accidents less than a year ago while also...
JAPAN / Politics
May 15, 2018
Defense minister mentions Akita and Yamaguchi as candidate sites for Aegis Ashore, naming specific prefectures for first time
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said Tuesday that Akita and Yamaguchi prefectures are candidate sites for installations of the Aegis Ashore anti-ballistic missile defense system, naming specific prefectures for the first time.
JAPAN
Feb 16, 2018
Japan, U.S. to hold enhanced tabletop exercise on missile defense
Japan and the United States will hold a tabletop exercise for ballistic missile defense on a larger scale than before, in their latest show of unity against North Korea, the Defense Ministry said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 1, 2018
U.S. test of Aegis Ashore missile interceptor fails as Japan prepares to deploy system
The test came after the United States approved a plan in early January to sell four SM-3 Block IIA missiles to Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 11, 2018
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera hopes to strengthen Japan's planned Aegis Ashore missile defense system
Following an inspection of a Hawaiian test complex, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said Wednesday that Japan hopes to bolster the capability of the Aegis Ashore missile defense system that it plans to introduce in fiscal 2023.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 28, 2017
Russia says Tokyo's deployment of U.S. missiles a blow to relations and will impact peace treaty negotiations
A decision by Japan to deploy a U.S. missile defense system will damage Moscow's relations with Tokyo and is a breach by Washington of a landmark arms control treaty, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 22, 2017
Cabinet OKs record-high ¥97.71 trillion 2018 budget to cover rising social security and defense costs
The Cabinet approves a draft budget of u00a597.7 trillion for fiscal 2018, breaking the record for the sixth year straight.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 22, 2017
Japanese Cabinet OKs record ¥5.19 trillion defense budget to counter North Korea with interceptor batteries, first cruise missiles
The Cabinet on Friday approved a record-high draft defense budget for fiscal 2018 to beef up Japan's missile defenses against the growing threat from North Korea, breaking the record for the fourth consecutive year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 19, 2017
Japan approves introduction of Aegis Ashore missile defense system amid North Korea threat
Defense Ministry officials say the government plans to deploy systems in two locations by 2023 at the earliest.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 10, 2017
Defense Ministry seeks extra ¥730 million in 2018 to install Aegis Ashore missile batteries
The Defense Ministry has requested an additional ¥730 million from the fiscal 2018 budget to build two land-based Aegis missile defense systems, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said.
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2017
Akita and Yamaguchi eyed to host Aegis Ashore missile interceptor batteries
Akita and Yamaguchi prefectures make the short list for deploying Aegis Ashore interceptor batteries as the Self-Defense Forces rush to reinforce the nation's missile defenses.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 5, 2017
Defense chief Onodera to inspect Hawaii testing site for Aegis Ashore missile interceptor in January
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera will travel to Hawaii in January to visit the U.S. test facility for a land-based missile-defense system that Japan plans to deploy, government sources said.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 24, 2017
South Korea, Japan and U.S. to begin two-day joint missile tracking exercise
South Korea said Tuesday it will hold a two-day joint exercise with Japan and the United States to improve their ability to detect and track missiles launched by North Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 14, 2017
Japan refuels U.S. missile defense ships under new security laws
The Maritime Self-Defense Force refuels U.S. patrol ships, conducting operations enabled by the SDF's expanded roles under new legislation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 22, 2017
Defense Ministry to ask for record ¥5.2 trillion budget amid North Korea concerns
The Defense Ministry plans to seek a record-high budget of ¥5.26 trillion ($48.1 billion) for fiscal 2018 as the country seeks to beef up its missile defense capabilities in the face of growing threats by North Korea, a government source said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 17, 2017
Japan plans installation of land-based Aegis missile defense system amid North Korea threats
The Defense Ministry will deploy new land-based Aegis Ashore system in response to North Korean missile threats.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 16, 2017
Japan may be able to shoot down North Korean missiles but has no legal basis: experts
While some experts differ regarding the technical capability to shoot down a North Korean missile flying toward Guam, all agree the SDF is not legally allowed to do so.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 23, 2017
U.S. and Japanese firms collaborating on new missile defense radar, sources say
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin are working with Japanese partners on rival projects, government and defense industry sources in Tokyo said.

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