Japan

Russian Subs Fire Missiles in Sea of Japan Amid Ukraine Tension

Russian submarines in the Sea of Japan have fired cruise missiles during exercises, the defense ministry said.

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Fresh Japan Sanctions on North Korea After ICBM Launch

Japan's government approved fresh sanctions against North Korea over its recent test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

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Japan Raises New Land-Based Electronic Warfare Unit

Japan has established a new electronic warfare unit to detect, analyze, and disrupt adversary electromagnetic communication and radar signals.

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Japan Protests Russia Move to Drop Peace Talks Over Ukraine

Japan protested Russia's decision to abandon talks on a World War II peace treaty because of Tokyo's response to the invasion of Ukraine.

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USAF, Marines Conduct F-35A Hot-Pit Refuel Training in Japan

The US Marine Corps and the US Air Force have conducted hot-pit refueling training with the F-35A Lightning II aircraft in Japan.

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Japan Receives First of Three RQ-4B Global Hawks From US

The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force has received its first of three Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk drones.

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US Navy Awards Fincantieri Mine Countermeasure Support Contract

The US Navy has awarded a contract to Fincantieri to provide maintenance support for the Avenger-class mine countermeasure ships.

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QinetiQ to Provide Banshee Unmanned Aerial Targets to Japan

QinetiQ has been contracted to provide Banshee Jet 80+ unmanned aerial targets to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

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US and Japan Conclude Annual Advanced Warfare Training

The US Navy, Marine Corps, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) completed a joint military training exercise last week.

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Japan Upgrading Type 12 Anti-Ship Missiles to Improve Range

Japan is upgrading its Type 12 surface-to-ship missiles to improve their range and defense capabilities.

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