JAPAN DEFENSE
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Japanese defense panel recommends developing counterstrike capabilities
Tokyo, Nov 22 (EFE).- A government panel of experts recommended Tuesday that Japan equip itself with “counterstrike capabilities” against the…
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Japan plans to buy US Tomahawk missiles to bolster deterrence
Tokyo, Oct 28 (EFE).- Japan is considering acquiring United States Tomahawk cruise missiles to increase its deterrent power, government sources…
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Japan presents defense budget with record spending for 2023
Tokyo, Aug 31 (EFE).- The Japanese Defense Ministry presented its budget project for next year Wednesday, including the record spending…
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Japan warns of possibly deepening military ties between Russia, China
Tokyo, Jul 22 (EFE).- Japan warned Friday of a possible strengthening of military ties between Russia and China due to…
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Japan monitors 9 Chinese, Russian ships near its territory
Tokyo, Jun 22 (EFE).- The Japanese Defense Ministry said Wednesday it is monitoring the naval maneuvers that nine ships from…
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Japan remains polarized on reform of pacifist constitution: survey
Tokyo, May 2 (EFE).- Half of all respondents to a survey published Monday in Japan were in favor of reforming…
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Japan, US hold their first joint drill with F-35A stealth fighters
Tokyo, Mar 15 (EFE).- The Japanese and United States air forces held their joint aviation defense drills last week, using…
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Japan detects ships from Russia, China north of the archipelago
Tokyo, Oct 19 (EFE).- The Japanese Defense Ministry announced Tuesday the detection of some dozen Russian and Chinese military vessels…
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Tokyo approves 2 warships equipped with missile-interceptor systems
Tokyo, Dec 18 (efe-epa).- The government of Japan on Friday approved the construction of two new naval warships equipped with…
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Japan, US show ‘serious concern’ over China’s naval maneuvers
Tokyo, Oct 22 (efe-epa).- Japan’s prime minister and the commander of the United States Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific on…
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