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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.

North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile at parade

Asia Pacific Jan 15, 2021

North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile at parade

by Jesse Johnson

'Powerful weapon' likely to put all of Japan within range, and experts say it could lay the groundwork for longer-range solid-fueled missile.

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.

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 to build two new Aegis ships as alternative to land-based system

National Dec 9, 2020

Japan to build two new Aegis ships as alternative to land-based system

by Reito Kaneko

Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi also announced that Japan plans to develop standoff missiles that can be launched at targets from outside the range of enemy missiles.

Cabinet set to approve destroyers as alternative to Aegis Ashore

National Nov 28, 2020

Cabinet set to approve destroyers as alternative to Aegis Ashore

The plan designed to counter the North Korean missile threat is expected to be given the nod as early as mid-December so spending can be earmarked in the fiscal 2021 budget.

Kim Jong Un likely to let his missiles do the talking with Biden

Asia Pacific | FOCUS Nov 27, 2020

Kim Jong Un likely to let his missiles do the talking with Biden

by Jon Herskovitz

Having branded the president-elect an 'imbecile,' Pyongyang has made clear that it prefers dealing with Trump.

LDP lawmakers back Aegis ships as alternative to land-based system

National Nov 26, 2020

LDP lawmakers back Aegis ships as alternative to land-based system

The government has been seeking three offshore alternative options after its decision earlier this year to scrap its plan to deploy the U.S.-developed Aegis Ashore system.

U.S. Aegis warship successfully intercepts mock ICBM in first-of-its-kind test

World Nov 18, 2020

U.S. Aegis warship successfully intercepts mock ICBM in first-of-its-kind test

by Jesse Johnson

The test could give the incoming U.S. administration a potent new weapon for defending against North Korean long-range missiles.

Lockheed exec says Aegis radar 'fully capable' for MSDF vessels

National Nov 11, 2020

Lockheed exec says Aegis radar 'fully capable' for MSDF vessels

by Reito Kaneko

Given that a sea-based option is now more likely, some LDP lawmakers have raised concern that interoperability between the Maritime Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Navy may be undermined.

North Korea building two submarines, one capable of firing ballistic missiles, lawmaker says

Asia Pacific Nov 3, 2020

North Korea building two submarines, one capable of firing ballistic missiles, lawmaker says

North Korea is building two new submarines, including one capable of firing ballistic missiles, a South Korean lawmaker said Tuesday, following a closed-door briefing by the South's National Intelligence Service. North Korea has a large submarine fleet but only one known experimental submarine capable of ...

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