Archive

June 15, 2023

North Korea fires two missiles into Japan EEZ off Ishikawa

The Japan Times: North Korea sent at least two ballistic missiles into Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in waters off

June 14, 2023

Japan focuses on missile defense in its first space security policy

Nikkei Asia: Japan has laid out a road map to expand information gathering for missile defense and secure a safe

June 13, 2023

With eye on China, Japan developing missiles to protect remote islands

The Japan Times: Concerned about China and North Korea’s growing military capabilities, Japan has begun developing a series of missile systems designed

June 12, 2023

Japan keeps missile defence alert after North Korea deadline expires

Reuters: Japan extended its alert on ballistic missile defences on Sunday despite the expiration of North Korea’s deadline for launching

June 7, 2023

Japan supports Sweden’s NATO membership as defense ministers strengthen ties

ABC News: Japan’s defense minister expressed his country’s support for Sweden’s NATO membership during talks Wednesday with his Swedish counterpart,

June 5, 2023

S. Korea, US, Japan to operate trilateral system sharing NK missile warning data ‘within this year’: Seoul’s defense chief

The Korea Herold: South Korea, the United States and Japan agreed Saturday to operate a system to share North Korean

June 1, 2023

Japan, U.S. vow to enhance strike abilities amid North Korean threat

Kyodo News: Japan and the United States pledged Thursday to enhance the Asian nation’s defense capabilities, including its new ability

June 1, 2023

Japan, China to Resume Military Exchanges in July After 4 Years 

The Diplomat: A delegation from the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) will visit China in July, while members of China’s People’s

May 30, 2023

Japan puts missile defences on alert as North Korea warns of satellite launch

Reuters: Japan put its ballistic missile defences on alert on Monday and vowed to shoot down any projectile that threatens

May 25, 2023

Japan Says Scrambled Jets After Russian Planes Seen Off Coasts

The Defense Post: Japan scrambled fighter jets Thursday after Russian “intelligence-gathering” aircraft were detected off its coasts along the Pacific