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DEFENSE PROCUREMENT

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 16, 2021
Taiwan plans $9 billion boost in arms spending
Taipei has warned of an urgent need to upgrade weapons in the face of a 'severe threat' from its giant neighbor China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 16, 2021
India's friction with U.S. rises over planned purchase of Russian S-400 defense systems
Washington has told New Delhi it is unlikely to get a waiver on its planned acquisition of Moscow's S-400 air defense systems, raising the risk of sanctions.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jan 11, 2021
U.S. Navy’s priciest carrier ever struggles to get jets on and off deck
The USS Gerald R. Ford's new systems are crucial to justifying the expense of what's now a four-vessel program intended to replace the current Nimitz class of aircraft carriers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Dec 16, 2020
As negotiations stall, how much does Japan actually pay to host U.S. forces?
With Trump having lost the election and time running out to strike a deal, the Japanese government is looking at a one-year extension of the current agreement.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Dec 14, 2020
Japan set to approve new ships and missiles but defer legal questions
Two new destroyers will fill the gap left by a canceled deployment of Aegis Ashore, while improved missiles will offer the ability to strike from beyond the range of enemies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 8, 2020
As U.S. reveals new arms sale, Taiwan says it faces daily 'authoritarian' threat
The United States has announced a new $280 million arms sale package to the Chinese-claimed island, the sixth this year.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 18, 2020
U.S. Aegis warship successfully intercepts mock ICBM in first-of-its-kind test
The test could give the incoming U.S. administration a potent new weapon for defending against North Korean long-range missiles.

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