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December 21, 2018

Japan’s government approves record defense spending, seventh straight annual hike

Reuters: TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government approved a record defense budget on Friday that has expanded by almost 12 percent

December 18, 2018

Japan’s new defence guidelines highlight military ambitions and mounting concerns about China and Russia

South China Morning Post: Japan will accelerate spending on advanced stealth fighters, long-range missiles and other equipment over the next

December 13, 2018

Japan possibly selling air-defense radar to Philippines

Army Recognition: According to Asian Review, Japan is considering selling air defense radar technology to the Philippines in what would

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