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As war in Ukraine heightens Taiwan fears, anxiety is stoked in Okinawa

National | Regional Voices: Kyushu Jul 4, 2022

As war in Ukraine heightens Taiwan fears, anxiety is stoked in Okinawa

Residents wonder what will happen to Yonaguni and other Japanese islands in the vicinity if and when China, now a military superpower, tries to unite with Taiwan — possibly by force.

On Okinawa's Miyako Island, residents cast a wary eye toward China

National May 13, 2022

On Okinawa's Miyako Island, residents cast a wary eye toward China

by Tim Kelly

Missiles deployed there, meant to target Chinese ships sailing in and out the Western Pacific, are the closest such weapons Japan has to China.

Japan's Self-Defense Force hosts multinational cyberwar games

National Mar 1, 2022

Japan's Self-Defense Force hosts multinational cyberwar games

While it has yet to suffer actual damage, the Defense Ministry is often targeted by malware and data attacks.

Center-left Kishida endorses bold moves in security realm

Commentary / Japan Nov 30, 2021

Center-left Kishida endorses bold moves in security realm

by Michael MacArthur Bosack

It's unlikely Kishida will usher in drastic changes that have not already been gestating inside the LDP and Defense Ministry, but it will be important to see which items gain top priority.

U.S. Marines use Japanese language during drill to improve ties with SDF

National Jul 15, 2021

U.S. Marines use Japanese language during drill to improve ties with SDF

"We would very much like to increase our partnership and interoperability," said Capt. Brett Hermanson of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Japan warns Sumitomo after SDF weapon blueprints leaked to China

Business / Corporate May 21, 2021

Japan warns Sumitomo after SDF weapon blueprints leaked to China

Plans for parts of a military-use prototype machine gun were leaked by a subcontracted firm.

Japan ground troops begin joint military drill with U.S. and France

National May 11, 2021

Japan ground troops begin joint military drill with U.S. and France

by Reito Kaneko

The forces of the three countries will engage in urban warfare drills followed by amphibious operation exercises in southwestern Japan.

Japan bolsters capabilities in electronic warfare, space and cyber realms

National May 3, 2021

Japan bolsters capabilities in electronic warfare, space and cyber realms

Having advantages in the new fields is "crucially important" for the SDF in the face of Chinese and Russian military buildups, defense officials say.

Japan's GSDF to conduct nationwide drills for first time in 30 years

National Apr 15, 2021

Japan's GSDF to conduct nationwide drills for first time in 30 years

The GSDF, which has around 140,000 personnel, last conducted such exercises in 1993 after the Cold War ended.

Four Japanese SDF members infected with coronavirus in Africa

National Apr 4, 2021

Four Japanese SDF members infected with coronavirus in Africa

The latest infections were confirmed at a base where around 110 troops are working in support of Japan's anti-piracy mission in waters off neighboring Somalia.

National Apr 3, 2021

Two GSDF officers infected with coronavirus while on anti-piracy mission in Africa

The two who tested positive are in their 20s and 30s had complained of a fever, headache and other symptoms on Friday. Both are in stable condition.

Forest fire in Tochigi Prefecture still spreading after burning 50 hectares

National Feb 24, 2021

Forest fire in Tochigi Prefecture still spreading after burning 50 hectares

The fire in Ashikaga has continued despite efforts on the ground by firefighters and helicopter water-bombings carried out by the Ground Self-Defense Force and local governments.

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