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ITSUNORI ONODERA

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 29, 2018
Mattis reaffirms U.S. commitment to defense of Japan, in Tokyo meeting
He also agreed with Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera to strive for the removal of all of North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 2, 2018
South Korean and Japanese defense chiefs divided over future of North’s shorter-range ballistic missiles
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera opposes rewards for dialogue, but South Korea's Song Young-moo urges support while offering nothing but silence on Pyongyang's short-range missiles.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 21, 2018
Japan facing toughest security environment since World War II: Onodera
Amid the nuclear and missile threat posed by North Korea, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said Monday that Japan is facing its toughest security environment since World War II, and pledged to resolutely protect its territory.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2018
Strike on Syria gives Japan preview of stealthy new 'standoff' missile it is looking to buy
Japan was given a preview of the stealthy JASSM-ER "standoff" missiles it is considering purchasing after U.S. officials said B-1B bombers launched the weapons Friday for the first time in combat during strikes on the Syrian regime.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2018
Japan activates first marines since WWII to bolster defenses against China
The first marine unit since World War II trained to counter invaders occupying far-flung Japanese islands in the East China Sea is activated.

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