Japan

Japan Considering Donating Decommissioned Choppers to Philippines

Japan is considering transferring its decommissioned military helicopters to the Philippines to boost its defense capabilities.

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Japan Says Past Aerial Objects Likely Chinese Spy Balloons

An analysis of unidentified aerial objects that flew over Japan in recent years suggests they were Chinese spy balloons, according to Tokyo.

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Philippines’ Marcos Strikes Defense, Infrastructure Deals in Tokyo

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos hailed new defense and other deals signed with Japan in Tokyo.

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Japan Considering US Missile Deployment to Counter China: Report

Japan is reportedly considering accepting a US plan to deploy intermediate-range missiles on its territory.

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Japan Plans to Replace Military Aircraft With Drones: Report

The Japanese ministry of defense is reportedly considering replacing several manned aircraft with unmanned platforms.

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Japan Approves Development of Interchangeable Warhead Cruise Missile: Report

The Japanese government has approved a cruise missile development compatible with reconnaissance, radar jamming, and conventional use warheads.

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US Air Force F-16s Join F-15s, F-22s in Japan

US Air Force F-16C/D Fighting Falcons have landed at Kadena Air Base in Japan to support an ongoing phased return of F-15 Eagles to the US.

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US, Japan Ink Defense Research and Supply Agreements

The US and Japan have signed two bilateral agreements for technological research and supply chains to support the alliance’s defense.

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Japan PM Tells Biden That New Era Requires More Military Muscle

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged alongside US President Joe Biden to modernize his country's military.

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Japan Racks up New Security Deals With Eyes on China

Space defense, US troop deployments and a "significant" deal with Britain are some of the souvenirs in Japan's PM Kishida's diplomatic tour.

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