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DEFENSE

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 16, 2022
Soviet air incursions and the birth of the ASDF
In light of the impact of military aerial incursions, it would not be an exaggeration to describe the Soviet Union as the father of the ASDF.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 16, 2022
China's Xi calls for more communication, unity and cooperation with North Korea
The Chinese leader stressed the importance of closer with Pyongyang amid “a serious and complicated change” in the international and regional situation, North Korea's state media reported.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 15, 2022
Japan to export stealth antennas to India as part of security cooperation
The envisioned export is intended to prompt India to reduce its reliance on Russia for military equipment and boost defense ties between Japan and India.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 14, 2022
Japan-Australian alliance is even more important in today's geopolitical environment
Japan and Australia have much to gain by improving ties, both militarily and economically, in an uncertain global geopolitical environment.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 14, 2022
North Korea fires missile and artillery near border area
The missile traveled about 650 km, hitting a maximum altitude of around 50 km, before splashing into waters outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, according to Japan's defense minister.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 13, 2022
Japan warns that North Korea may have completed nuclear test preparations
Hamada expressed wariness that Pyongyang might conduct its first nuclear test since September 2017 in the not-so-distant future.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 13, 2022
'Inevitable': Views on U.S. bases shift in Okinawa
With Okinawa Prefecture now a front line in the burgeoning confrontation between China and regional U.S. allies, bases are becoming increasingly important.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 13, 2022
Biden seeks 'strongest' coalition as security strategy takes aim at China and Russia
The U.S. strategy underscored the continuing focus on China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific and efforts to beef up alliance partnerships in the region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 13, 2022
North Korea says it has deployed nuclear-capable long-range cruise missiles
Experts say cruise missiles present a unique danger in that they can fly low and maneuver, making them potentially very difficult to intercept by air and missile defenses.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 12, 2022
Japan considers clarifying Abe's diplomatic legacy in security guideline
In the revised National Security Strategy, Tokyo will also mention that 'no unilateral change of the status quo by force will be tolerated' regarding Taiwan.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 12, 2022
NATO and partners aim to boost Kyiv's air defense after Russian strikes
The talks came two days after Russian air missile strikes killed 19 people in Ukraine and knocked out power supplies across the country.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 12, 2022
Bombing Kyiv into submission? History says it won’t work.
Even though it creates misery and loss, the methodical bombing of civilian centers has more often been shown to rally support for resistance.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 12, 2022
The conflict in Ukraine makes us rethink cyberwar
Russia's much vaunted and expected massive cyberattack on Ukraine never materialize and there are various reasons why.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 12, 2022
Fearing war in Xi's next term, Taiwan bolsters defenses
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has made modernizing the country's armed forces a priority, developing what she has called 'comprehensive asymmetric warfare capabilities.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 12, 2022
Pressure grows on the West to speed air defense systems to Ukraine
On Tuesday, leaders of the Group of Seven industrialized nations pledged 'undeterred and steadfast” financial and military support for Ukraine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 11, 2022
Japan to designate 58 sites as security-linked land
The government gave priority to uninhabited remote islands in the first batch of designation candidates, due to their importance in asserting the country's borders.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 11, 2022
North Korea trumpets training for 'tactical' nuclear strikes
North Korea's recent flurry of missile launches — including a test of what it said was a “new” type of missile over Japan — were training for hitting its enemies with smaller warheads.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 11, 2022
Ukraine vows to strengthen armed forces after fierce Russian airstrikes
Missiles hit targets across Ukraine on Monday morning, killing 14 people and injuring scores, as they tore into intersections, parks and tourist sites.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 9, 2022
North Korea fires off two more missiles for seventh launch in two weeks
Japan's Defense Ministry said it was continuing to analyze the missiles, including the possibility that both could have been submarine-launched weapons.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 9, 2022
F-35 deliveries to resume after Chinese alloy prompted halt
U.S. law and Pentagon acquisition regulations prohibit the use of specialty metals or alloys made in China, Iran, North Korea or Russia.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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