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January 12, 2024

Japan successfully launches an intelligence-gathering satellite to watch for North Korean missiles

AP News Japan successfully launched a rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite Friday on a mission to watch movements at

December 22, 2023

Japan Relaxes Export Restrictions to Sell Patriot Missiles to U.S.

New York Times Japan will allow the sale of advanced air defense systems to the United States to help bolster

December 21, 2023

Japan MoD Secures $2.5 Billion To Build Two ASEV For FY2024

Naval News The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) on December 19 announced it has secured $2.59 billion (373.1 billion yen)

December 20, 2023

Running short on Ukraine air defenses, U.S. looks to Japan

Washington Post Faced with a dangerous shortfall in Ukraine’s air defenses and no easy resolution to the funding impasse in

December 20, 2023

Japan seen fulfilling U.S. request for Patriot missiles

Nikkei Asia The Japanese government is finalizing plans to ship domestically made Patriot missiles to the U.S., Nikkei has learned,

December 19, 2023

US, allies activate data sharing after North Korea missile launches

Stars and Stripes A new system to share information on North Korea’s missile launches became operational Tuesday as part of

December 18, 2023

North Korea tests missile that could reach entire US, according to Japan and South Korea

The Hill North Korea on Monday tested an intercontinental ballistic missile that can reach anywhere in the U.S., according to

December 18, 2023

US approves possible air-to-air missile sales to Japan

Janes The United States State Department has approved the possible sale of air-to-air missiles for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force

November 29, 2023

Spotlight series on U.S. Army – Okinawa Partnerships: The Southwest Air Defense Missile Group

DVIDS The 10th Support Group, which is headquartered in Torii Station, Yomitan, Okinawa enjoys various working relationships with local community

November 28, 2023

USS Carl Vinson Underway with Japanese, South Korean Warships for Deterrence Patrol

USNI News The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group carried out a trilateral drill on Sunday in the East China Sea