Japan

Japan Denies ‘Harassment’ of China Aircraft Carrier

Tokyo has rejected Beijing's accusations the Japanese military harassed a Chinese aircraft carrier strike group during 40 days of exercises in "distant waters" of the Pacific.

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Japan Undecided on Sending Military to Hormuz

Japan said Tuesday it has not yet decided whether its military will join efforts to help the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran peace deal.

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NEC, BAE Systems Partner on Japan Cyber Defense Capabilities 

Japanese company NEC Corporation and UK-based BAE Systems have signed an agreement to cooperate on cyber defense capabilities for Tokyo.

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Japan Contributes $14.7M to NATO Military Procurement Program for Ukraine

Japan pledged $14.7 million to NATO’s Ukraine assistance fund, supporting the purchase of military equipment for Kyiv’s defense needs.

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Turkey Eyes Joint Drone Development, Production With Japan

Turkey has announced intent to expand defense-industrial cooperation with Japan through joint development and production of unmanned aerial systems.

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US Air Force Restarts T-38 Talon Flights After Training Mishap

The US Air Force has lifted a temporary grounding of its T-38 Talon fleet following a training aircraft crash near the Alabama-Mississippi border.

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Japan Defense Chief Takes Swipe at China at Security Meet

Japan's defense minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.

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Japan, Philippines to Discuss Intelligence Sharing: Takaichi

The Philippines and Japan agreed on Thursday to negotiate an intelligence sharing agreement, as the two nations draw closer under the increasing shadow of China's naval ambitions.

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‘Quad’ Ministers ‘Seriously Concerned’ Over South, East China Seas

The US, India, Japan and Australia voiced joint concern on Tuesday over the South and East China Seas, warning Beijing without naming it against any assertive moves.

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Japan Eyes New Zealand Warship Deal With Mogami Frigate Offer

Japan is preparing formal talks to sell the upgraded configuration of its homegrown Mogami-class multi-mission stealth frigate to New Zealand, with defense leaders from both countries expected to plan the proposal later this month.

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