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December 12, 2018

Japan, US silent over ending ballistic missile patrols

The Asia Times: In June, US Navy Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral John Richardson said during a speech at

December 11, 2018

Japan’s two Aegis Ashore anti-missile candidate sites run into local opposition

The Japan Times: AKITA/HAGI, YAMAGUCHI PREF. – Located in northwestern Honshu on the Sea of Japan coast, Akita Prefecture has

December 11, 2018

Japan to ramp up defense spending to pay for new fighters, radar

Reuters: TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan aims to boost defense spending over the next five years to help pay for new

November 30, 2018

Japan preparing to put US-designed stealth jets on an ‘aircraft carrier’

CNN: (CNN)Japan is preparing an order for roughly 100 US-designed F-35 stealth fighter jets in a deal that could potentially

November 29, 2018

USS John S. McCain Leaves Dry Dock, Continues Repairs in Yokosuka

U.S. Navy: YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) — USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) achieved a major milestone this week as it

November 28, 2018

Beyond the Radar Archipelago: A New Roadmap for Missile Defense Sensors

War on the Rocks: In missile defense circles, commentators frequently remark that there are only so many islands or ships

November 27, 2018

Army Patriot Missile Battalion takes part in exercise Keen Sword 18

U.S. Army: HONSHU, Japan – Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment also known as “The

November 20, 2018

US Approves Sale Of $561M Worth Ship-Launched SM-3 Missiles To Japan

Defense World: The US State Department has approved a possible sale to Japan of eight Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B

November 16, 2018

Defense guidelines to focus on space, cyber

The Yomiuri Shinbun: The first meeting to discuss new National Defense Program Guidelines (see below), scheduled to be drawn up

November 9, 2018

Japan to propose underwater drones to monitor East China Sea

UPI: Nov. 5 (UPI) — Large underwater drones may roam the East China Sea if Japanese plans to deter Chinese