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July 20, 2018

Japan report to urge anti-missile capabilities

Japan Bullet: Japan’s latest draft defense white paper says North Korea remains a serious threat. It says Japan will step

July 18, 2018

U.S. Defense Promise Still Credible in Asia-Pacific

Gallup: WASHINGTON, D.C. — While the Trump administration is still redefining the U.S. role in the Asia-Pacific, the region’s reactions

July 17, 2018

Will Japan’s Aegis Ashore Radar Choice Elicit China’s Wrath?

The Diplomat: Earlier this month, reports citing sources within the Japanese Ministry of Defense indicated that Japan’s deployment of the

July 6, 2018

US taps Japan radar tech to double missile defense range

Nikkei Asian Review: TOKYO — The U.S. and Japan are looking to jointly develop next-generation radar technology that would use Japanese semiconductors

July 3, 2018

Japan picks Lockheed Martin radar for missile defence system: ministry official

Asahi Shumbun: Japan has selected Lockheed Martin Corp’s advanced radar for its multibillion-dollar missile defense system, a Japanese defense ministry

July 2, 2018

Japan eases North Korea missile alert system: report

Yahoo: Japan has lowered its military readiness level against North Korean missiles as Washington embarks on delicate nuclear negotiations with

June 29, 2018

Exclusive: Japan to buy advanced U.S. radar for missile defense system

Reuters: TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan will next week pick a U.S.-made advanced radar for its multibillion-dollar missile defense system, an

June 25, 2018

Significance of having land-based Aegis system should be patiently stressed

The Japan News: It is essential to steadily upgrade the nation’s defense capability in preparation for future threats. As East

June 22, 2018

Defense chief Itsunori Onodera seeks local consent to deploy land-based missile shield in Akita and Yamaguchi prefecture

The Japan times: YAMAGUCHI, Japan (Kyodo) — Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera on Friday sought to win local consent to deploy

June 21, 2018

Japan suspends North Korea missile strike drills after Trump-Kim summit

CBS News: TOKYO — Japan plans to suspend the civilian evacuation drills it started last year while North Korea was