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China's top military body may find itself in crosshairs of Japan counterstrike capability

National / Politics May 15, 2022

China's top military body may find itself in crosshairs of Japan counterstrike capability

The proposed capability could cover command centers ordering missile attacks, including China's Central Military Commission, the highest decision-making body of the country's armed forces.

Chinese aircraft carrier's activity a 'security concern,' says Japan general

National May 12, 2022

Chinese aircraft carrier's activity a 'security concern,' says Japan general

Gen. Koji Yamazaki, chief of the ministry's Joint Staff, aired a strong sense of caution against the activities "held in waters close to Japan."

Japan will keep close eye on Russia's military moves: defense paper draft

National May 11, 2022

Japan will keep close eye on Russia's military moves: defense paper draft

Creating a chapter on the Ukrainian crisis in its 2022 white paper, the Defense Ministry will say that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a "serious violation of international law."

Aircraft from Chinese carrier conducted 100-plus landings and takeoffs in waters near Okinawan islands

National May 10, 2022

Aircraft from Chinese carrier conducted 100-plus landings and takeoffs in waters near Okinawan islands

by Jesse Johnson

Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said the operations had taken place in waters southwest of Okinawa Prefecture’s Okidaito and Ishigaki islands — the closest to Japan to date.

Chinese aircraft carrier conducts training with fighters and helicopters in Western Pacific

National May 5, 2022

Chinese aircraft carrier conducts training with fighters and helicopters in Western Pacific

by Jesse Johnson

The drills in waters that are closely monitored by Japan were likely intended to check military activities in the same area by the U.S., Japan and others.

China sends flotilla led by aircraft carrier near Okinawa

National May 3, 2022

China sends flotilla led by aircraft carrier near Okinawa

by Jesse Johnson

The Chinese ships’ passage near Okinawa Prefecture and military exercises in the Pacific are likely intended to check activities in the area by the U.S., Japan and others.

U.S. and Japan defense chiefs to meet Wednesday to discuss Ukraine war and China

National Apr 30, 2022

U.S. and Japan defense chiefs to meet Wednesday to discuss Ukraine war and China

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is generating renewed awareness in Japan of the need for deterrence and enhanced readiness against any possible attempt to change the status quo in the region.

LDP proposal heralds big changes for Japan's security policies

National | FOCUS Apr 27, 2022

LDP proposal heralds big changes for Japan's security policies

by Jesse Johnson

Touting need to break precedent, the ruling party has recommended that Japan acquire "counterattack capabilities" and boost defense spending to 2% of GDP within five years.

Russia warns Japan over joint military exercises with U.S.

National Apr 26, 2022

Russia warns Japan over joint military exercises with U.S.

by Jesse Johnson

A top official in Moscow said the country would take "retaliatory measures" if the MSDF and U.S. Navy expanded drills near Russian territory.

Russian and Chinese navy ships travel through waters in southwestern Japan

National Apr 21, 2022

Russian and Chinese navy ships travel through waters in southwestern Japan

The Maritime Self-Defense Force spotted the Russian ships around 9 a.m. on Tuesday about 80 kilometers west of the Danjo Islands before passing through the Tsushima Strait.

Japan to send protective suits, masks and drones to Ukraine

National Apr 19, 2022

Japan to send protective suits, masks and drones to Ukraine

by Jesse Johnson

The decision to provide the defense equipment to Ukraine comes after reports of a possible Russian chemical weapons attack on the besieged city of Mariupol last week.

LDP to propose boost in defense spending to 2% of GDP within five years

National Apr 16, 2022

LDP to propose boost in defense spending to 2% of GDP within five years

The party will also recommend acquiring a strike capability, which remains politically sensitive in Japan given its exclusively defense-oriented policy under the war-renouncing Constitution.

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