Japan

Japan Invests in Cybersecurity Software for Government Computers

Japan announced a $6.7 million cyber defense project to integrate locally-developed security software into government computers by 2025.

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USAF Conducts No-Notice Combat Employment Exercise in Japan

The US Air Force has conducted a no-notice agile combat employment exercise at Kadena Air Base in Japan to test the base's ability to quickly mobilize units.

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US Considering New Space Force Unit in Japan

The US Space Force is considering establishing a command post in Japan, pushing for collaboration with allies.

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US, Japan Issue Cybersecurity Advisory on China-Linked Group

The US and Japan have published a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on BlackTech, a cybercriminal group linked to the People’s Republic of China.

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Japan Plans Additional Ammunition Depots Amid Missile Expansion

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has requested $148 million in the fiscal 2024 budget for 130 ammunition depots.

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Japan Tells China to Remove Buoy From Tokyo’s EEZ

Japan has told Beijing to remove a Chinese buoy floating in waters within its exclusive economic zone.

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Boeing to Upgrade Japan’s F-15s With Advanced Electronic Warfare Suite

Boeing has been contracted to outfit Japanese F-15 Super Interceptor fighter jets with an advanced electronic warfare system.

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Japan Replaces Foreign, Defense Ministers in Major Reshuffle

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida replaced his defense and foreign ministers in a major reshuffle.

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Japan Plans Indigenous Air-to-Air Missile for Sixth-Gen Fighter

Japan plans to develop an indigenous air-to-air missile to arm the next-generation fighter jet it has been developing with the UK and Italy.

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Japan Requests Record $53B Defense Budget

Japan's defense ministry requested a record budget worth $53 billion for the next fiscal year as tensions rise with China and North Korea.

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