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Japan Orders More Air-to-Surface Missiles From US for Fighter Jets

The US State Department has greenlighted a potential $39-million sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles Extended Range (JASSM-ER) to Japan.

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Japan Hosts Chinese Military Delegation in Rare Visit

Japan said Tuesday a Chinese military delegation was on a rare exchange visit as the Asian neighbors attempt to thaw frosty ties ahead of Donald Trump's return as US president.

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North Korea Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Into Sea

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Tuesday, according to Seoul's military, in what experts said could be a message to US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration.

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Japan to Give Indonesia High-Speed Patrol Boats in Security Deal

Japan will give Indonesia two high-speed patrol boats as Tokyo seeks to boost regional maritime security cooperation in the face of competing territorial claims with China.

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Boeing to Test Drones for Japanese ‘Loyal Wingman’ Experiment

Japan has awarded Boeing a contract to test aerial drones for the manned-unmanned teaming research and development.

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Ghana Commissions New Naval Base, Receives Vessel From Japan

Ghana has commissioned a forward operating base (FOB) and a new naval ship to boost its navy's capabilities.

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Japan to Purchase 1,200 AMRAAM Missiles From US in $3.64B Deal

The US State Department has greenlighted a potential $3.64 billion sale of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles to Japan.

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Japan to Buy V-BAT Surveillance Drones for Future Patrol Vessels

The Japanese cabinet has approved the purchase of six V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicles as part of the defense budget proposal for fiscal 2025.

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Japan Govt Approves Record Budget for Aging Population, Defense

Japan's government approved a record budget for the next fiscal year, ramping up spending on defense to tackle regional threats.

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Japan FM Raises ‘Serious Concerns’ Over China Military Activity

Japan's top diplomat Takeshi Iwaya expressed "serious concerns" to his Chinese counterpart over Beijing's increasing military activity, Tokyo said.

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