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Use of unmanned vehicles becoming crucial to Japan's defense

National Nov 24, 2021

Use of unmanned vehicles becoming crucial to Japan's defense

Autonomous vehicles, including in the field of national security, are seen as indispensable to Japan, which has a rapidly aging population and low birthrate.

Taiwan plans $9 billion boost in arms spending

Asia Pacific Sep 16, 2021

Taiwan plans $9 billion boost in arms spending

Taipei has warned of an urgent need to upgrade weapons in the face of a "severe threat" from its giant neighbor China.

India's friction with U.S. rises over planned purchase of Russian S-400 defense systems

Asia Pacific Jan 16, 2021

India's friction with U.S. rises over planned purchase of Russian S-400 defense systems

Washington has told New Delhi it is unlikely to get a waiver on its planned acquisition of Moscow's S-400 air defense systems, raising the risk of sanctions.

U.S. Navy’s priciest carrier ever struggles to get jets on and off deck

World | FOCUS Jan 11, 2021

U.S. Navy’s priciest carrier ever struggles to get jets on and off deck

by Tony Capaccio

The USS Gerald R. Ford’s new systems are crucial to justifying the expense of what’s now a four-vessel program intended to replace the current Nimitz class of aircraft carriers.

Japan and U.S. to boost defense ties with Europe in Indo-Pacific

National | FOCUS Jan 5, 2021

Japan and U.S. to boost defense ties with Europe in Indo-Pacific

by Ko Hirano

In 2021, the U.K. will deploy an aircraft carrier and its strike group to East Asia, France will dispatch a naval vessel to Japan and Germany will send a frigate to the Indian Ocean.

Japan approves record defense budget for fiscal 2021 amid China threats

National Dec 21, 2020

Japan approves record defense budget for fiscal 2021 amid China threats

by Reito Kaneko

The draft budget, up 0.5% from the previous year, includes funding to introduce new standoff missiles capable of attacking enemy vessels from outside their firing range.

Japan may equip Aegis ships with long-range standoff missiles

National Dec 19, 2020

Japan may equip Aegis ships with long-range standoff missiles

The government may install the missiles on two ships that were recently approved for development in the face of China's growing naval assertiveness.

Defense Ministry to team up with Keidanren to promote arms exports

National Dec 19, 2020

Defense Ministry to team up with Keidanren to promote arms exports

The move comes as China advances military buildups, raises defense spending and increases assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.

Japan will work with Lockheed Martin on new fighter jet, Defense Ministry says

National Dec 18, 2020

Japan will work with Lockheed Martin on new fighter jet, Defense Ministry says

The Defense Ministry weighed the American aerospace giant's experience in delivering the U.S. military's mainstay F-22 and F-35 stealth fighters when narrowing down potential partners.

Japan's additional Aegis ships could encourage further arms buildup

National | FOCUS Dec 18, 2020

Japan's additional Aegis ships could encourage further arms buildup

by Reito Kaneko and Munehisa Tokunaga

The proposed deployment could allow China and Russia to justify further military expansion, experts say.

Japan's 2021 defense budget to be record high of ¥5.34 trillion

National Dec 16, 2020

Japan's 2021 defense budget to be record high of ¥5.34 trillion

As for tax revenue, the government predicts it to be below ¥60 trillion for fiscal 2021, given the expected fallout from the pandemic on corporate earnings, the sources said.

As negotiations stall, how much does Japan actually pay to host U.S. forces?

National / Reference | EXPLAINER Dec 16, 2020

As negotiations stall, how much does Japan actually pay to host U.S. forces?

by Eric Johnston

With Trump having lost the election and time running out to strike a deal, the Japanese government is looking at a one-year extension of the current agreement.

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