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DEFENSE

BUSINESS
Jun 22, 2018
EPA vastly underestimating U.S. oil, gas system methane leaks: study
U.S. oil and gas drilling and related operations give off much more of the powerful greenhouse gas methane than the federal government estimates, wasting about $20 billion in fuel a year, scientists said on Thursday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jun 20, 2018
China-based hackers breached satellite operators, defense firms, researchers say
A sophisticated hacking campaign launched from computers in China burrowed deeply into satellite operators, defense contractors and telecommunications companies in the United States and Southeast Asia, security researchers at Symantec Corp. said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 14, 2018
EU must brace for Russian threats, Chinese growth and U.S. crossing 'red lines,' says German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas
Germany's foreign minister has called for the European Union to become a more self-confident global actor, prepared to take counter-measures when the United States crosses "red lines" and able to respond to Russian threats and Chinese growth.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 12, 2018
China's master plan: a global military threat
From the East China Sea to Africa, Beijing is flexing its muscles.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 31, 2018
Why neutral, peaceful Sweden is preparing for war
In this most liberal, progressive and peaceful corner of Europe, those in charge now fear an era of gloom could return.
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.
WORLD
May 10, 2018
Europe can no longer count on U.S. military umbrella: Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Europe can no longer count on the U.S. for military protection and must "take its destiny into its own hands."
ASIA PACIFIC
May 8, 2018
Chinese missiles are transforming balance of power in the skies
For a quarter century, the U.S. and its allies owned the skies, fighting wars secure in the knowledge that no opponent could compete in the air. As tensions with Russia and China surge, that's no longer the case.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 8, 2018
Lockheed resumes F-35 jet deliveries to Pentagon after deal to cover production error costs
The U.S. Department of Defense resumed accepting F-35 jet deliveries from Lockheed Martin Corp. last week after reaching an agreement on covering the costs to fix a production error, the Pentagon said Monday.
JAPAN
Apr 25, 2018
Japan said to seek role in French-German marine surveillance plane project for first major arms deal since WWII
In a bid to win its first major foreign arms deal since World War II, Japan proposes its P-1 submarine hunter for a French-German project to develop a marine surveillance aircraft.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 23, 2018
Chinese cyberspies allegedly targeted Japanese defense firms for North Korea secrets: report
The hackers have targeted domestic defense companies, possibly to get information about Tokyo's policy toward resolving the North Korean nuclear impasse, according to a cybersecurity firm.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 20, 2018
Lockheed Martin to offer Japan stealthy hybrid of F-22 and F-35 fighters to upgrade ASDF: sources
U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. plans to offer Japan a stealth fighter design based on its export-banned F-22 Raptor and advanced F-35 Lightning II aircraft, two sources said.
JAPAN
Apr 13, 2018
Britain to have three warships in Japan by year's end, envoy Mark Field says
Two more British warships will join a Royal Navy frigate in Japan by the end of the year to help enforce sanctions on North Korea, while plans are underway for British ground troops to conduct an exercise with their Japanese counterparts to assist in an international effort to enforce sanctions on Pyongyang,...

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