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NOBUO KISHI

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 11, 2021
Top officials from Japan and U.S. to hold security talks in Tokyo next Tuesday
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit Japan for three days from Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 7, 2021
Myanmar residents ask Japan to push military to free Suu Kyi
In a document addressed to Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi, residents also asked that Japan urge Myanmar's armed forces to restore the democratically elected government.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 4, 2021
U.S. defense chief and secretary of state to visit Japan from March 15
Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin plan to hold so-called two-plus-two talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2021
Japan and U.S. reach agreement on cost of hosting American troops
The one-year deal, in which Japan will shoulder about u00a5200 billion — roughly in line with the previous year — is widely seen as a temporary measure.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2021
Japan submarine collision left more extensive damage than first thought
Part of the 84-meter-long Soryu's conning tower has been warped and its starboard hydroplane, which helps control depth, is broken, after the craft hit a commercial vessel.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 4, 2021
Japan and Britain affirm close security ties amid China's rise
Aside from security issues, the ministers agreed to promote fair access to coronavirus vaccines.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 24, 2021
New U.S. defense chief confirms Senkakus fall under security treaty
Tokyo likely to be encouraged by new U.S. defense chief's apparent embrace of Japan's “Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 23, 2021
Japan to hold first competitive cybersecurity talent search
Up to 200 Japanese nationals are expected to compete to show the breadth of their abilities in areas such as computer security system vulnerabilities and information analysis
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 19, 2021
China to top agenda for Japan-U.K. 'two-plus-two' meeting
The two nations' foreign and defense ministers will likely agree to work closely on Britain's plan to dispatch an aircraft carrier strike group to the western Pacific.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 15, 2021
Japan hails U.K. plan to send aircraft carrier group to Asia
A British strike group, centered on the aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth, is expected to carry out joint exercises with the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 21, 2020
Japan approves record defense budget for fiscal 2021 amid China threats
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 Times
JAPAN
Dec 15, 2020
Japan and China to seek setup of defense hotline amid isle row
The two neighbors launched a communication mechanism between their defense authorities in 2018 to avoid accidental clashes at sea and in the air.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Dec 14, 2020
Japan set to approve new ships and missiles but defer legal questions
Two new destroyers will fill the gap left by a canceled deployment of Aegis Ashore, while improved missiles will offer the ability to strike from beyond the range of enemies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2020
Japan to build two new Aegis ships as alternative to land-based system
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.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 13, 2020
China sounded out Japan on sending defense minister for talks in October
As well as issues surrounding the Senkaku Islands, the two nations are expected to discuss topics such as North Korea when they hold telephone talks later this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 10, 2020
Japan and U.S. to start formal talks on troop-hosting costs
Japan has paid nearly u00a5200 billion ($1.9 billion) annually in so-called host-nation support which covers things such as utility and labor costs for U.S. bases.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2020
Japan defense chief and Okinawa governor still at odds over U.S. base
Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki met Thursday to discuss the issue of relocating U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma within the prefecture.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 22, 2020
Five takeaways from the Australia-Japan defense ministers' joint statement
For Japan, it provides a standard for which other potential security partners like the U.K., Canada and the Philippines can follow.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 8, 2020
Japan defense minister and U.S. commander share concerns over China
Nobuo Kishi and Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider also confirmed continued bilateral cooperation to counter North Korea's military threat.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 7, 2020
Japan says it will decide on Aegis Ashore alternative by year's end
In a call with his U.S. counterpart, Japan's defense minister also indicated a willingness to hold a meeting involving defense chiefs from the four 'Quad' countries.

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