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DEFENSE GUIDELINES

Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 18, 2018
Japan defense plan calls for aircraft carriers at sea and vigilance in space and cyberspace
The latest guidelines, which call for the modification of helicopter carriers so they can launch F-35B fighter jets, were adopted amid concerns over China's expanding military activities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 2, 2015
McCain: SDF should expect to see action in Korea, deploy to Mideast, South China Sea
Sen. John McCain, chairman of the U.S. Armed Services Committee, expresses hope that the Self-Defense Forces will be operating in the Middle East and the South China Sea under Japan's new security policy.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 30, 2015
Nearly half of Japanese oppose new joint defense guidelines with U.S.: poll
A new telephone survey by Kyodo News found that 47.9 percent of respondents said they were against the revised defense guidelines, while 35.5 percent supported them.
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2015
Four situations laid out in new U.S.-Japan defense guidelines, including collective action
Japan and the United States will state how their forces will cooperate in four specific situations, including a case of collective self-defense, in revised defense cooperation guidelines aimed for release later this month.
JAPAN
Dec 19, 2014
Japan, U.S. put off revising defense guidelines until next year
Japan and the United States said Friday they won't revise their defense cooperation guidelines until the first half of next year, keeping in step with Tokyo's efforts to legalize its use of collective self-defense.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 16, 2014
Abe, Obama vow to work to revise Japan-U.S. defense guidelines
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Barack Obama agree to strengthen their security ties to enhance stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 23, 2014
Defense guideline revamp faces delay until April, U.S. says
A senior U.S. government official has suggested that the U.S. and Japanese governments may postpone finalizing new defense cooperation guidelines until next April, months after the current year-end deadline.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 21, 2014
S. Korea calls for 'transparency' in Japan's defense revision
South Korea's top security official told his Japanese counterpart Tuesday that Japan's ongoing revision of defense cooperation guidelines with the United States "should reflect neighboring countries' concerns and be carried out in a transparent way," the South Korean presidential office said.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 6, 2014
U.S. official reassures South Korea over revision of defense guidelines with Japan
A senior U.S. official on a visit to South Korea has defended the ongoing revision of defense cooperation guidelines between Washington and Tokyo, saying the process will "strengthen peace and stability" across the Asia-Pacific region.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 2, 2014
Japan, U.S. to release interim report on defense guidelines next week
Japan and the United States plan to release an interim report on a planned revision of bilateral defense cooperation guidelines next Wednesday after their senior officials meet in Tokyo to finalize it, a Japanese government source said on Thursday.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 26, 2014
Japan may wait until 2015 to revise defense guidelines with U.S.
The Abe administration may postpone a planned revision of bilateral defense cooperation guidelines with the United States until next year, to help weather planned local elections and keep the ruling coalition together in the face of legislation to reform Japan's security policies.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 8, 2014
Abe administration finds candidate for first vice defense minister for international affairs
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera plans to appoint Hideshi Tokuchi, currently director general of the Defense Policy Bureau, to the new post of vice defense minister for international affairs, an administration source said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2014
Defensive realignment with U.S. a balancing act for Abe
For Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, exercising the right to collective self-defense will help Japan become what he calls a "normal" country on a more equal footing with the United States.
JAPAN
Nov 28, 2013
More defense surveillance sought
The warning and surveillance capabilities of the Self-Defense Forces will be boosted to ensure security in the air and sea around Japan, according to a draft outline of new defense guidelines.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 29, 2013
Defense institute seeks integrated efforts with U.S.
Amid the changing security situation in East Asia, Japan should be equipped with more flexible and integrated defense capabilities and enhanced coordination among the Self-Defense Forces, the Japan Coast Guard and the U.S. military, according to the 2013 East Asian Strategic Review released Friday.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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