Japan to Join Joint Training with US and Australian Forces Amid Rising Concerns Over China's Military Actions

Japan to Join Joint Training with US and Australian Forces Amid Rising Concerns Over China’s Military Actions

Japan has announced plans to send troops for joint military training with the United States Marines and Australian forces in northern Australia. This trilateral cooperation comes amid growing concerns over China’s increasingly assertive military activities in the region. The decision...
UNICORN Nora-50 Naval Antenna System

India and Japan Ink Landmark Deal to Co-Develop UNICORN Nora-50 Naval Antenna System

India and Japan have signed an agreement to co-develop the UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) Nora-50 integrated mast for the Indian Navy. The agreement marks a culmination of protracted negotiations and highlights a shared commitment to enhancing naval capabilities in...
Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning carries out a dual aircraft carrier formation exercise with the Shandong aircraft carrier, unseen, for the first time in the South China Sea in late October 2024.

Japanese PM Ishiba Voices “Serious Concerns” to Xi Jinping Over South China Sea in APEC Meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "serious concerns" over China’s assertive activities in the South China Sea during his first in-person meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The bilateral discussions, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)...
U.S. President Joe Biden convened a high-stakes trilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

US, Japan, and South Korea Strengthen Diplomatic Ties Amid Regional Tensions

U.S. President Joe Biden convened a high-stakes trilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday. The leaders sought to solidify the diplomatic progress achieved during Biden’s administration while addressing shared challenges...
V-22 Osprey Crash

V-22 Osprey Crash in Japan: Investigation Reveals Pilot Neglected Critical Power Switch Activation

The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) revealed that human error was to blame for the October 27 mishap involving a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during Japan-US joint exercises. The incident occurred at Camp Yonaguni on Yonaguni Island, one of Japan's...
Global Combat Air Program (GCAP)

Global Combat Air Program (GCAP): Italy Completes Ratification, Paving the Way for Next-Generation Fighter Jet Development

The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a trilateral initiative to develop a next-generation fighter jet involving the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy, reached a pivotal milestone as Italy completed the ratification of the treaty on November 13. This significant step...
Japan

American Arrested for Vandalizing Tokyo Shrine Highlights Japan’s Struggle with Rowdy Tourists Amid Record-Breaking Visitor Surge

The arrest of an American tourist for defacing a revered Tokyo shrine has highlighted a growing challenge for Japan, a country renowned for its politeness and reverence for tradition, now grappling with a surge in foreign tourists who sometimes disregard...
US department of the treasury

US Treasury Adds South Korea to Currency Monitoring List, Maintains Close Watch on China, Japan, and Germany

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has added South Korea to its "monitoring list" of trading partners, scrutinizing their foreign exchange practices amid broader concerns regarding currency manipulation and international trade fairness. This latest move comes as part of the...
Japanese Markets

Japan’s Economy Posts Modest Growth Amid Consumer Resilience and Export Gains

Japan’s economy managed to post a modest annual growth rate of 0.9% for the July-September period, as consumer spending held steady, government data revealed on Friday. Despite global economic uncertainties and domestic challenges, the world’s fourth-largest economy recorded a 0.2%...
Mitsubishi Conduct Maiden Flight of AI-Equipped Unmanned Aircraft

A Leap in Japan’s Defense AI Research: Mitsubishi Conduct Maiden Flight of AI-Equipped Unmanned Aircraft

In a landmark step for Japan's defense technology and artificial intelligence research, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is preparing for the first flight of a pioneering unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with artificial intelligence (AI). This experimental aircraft, referred to as...
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