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Japan deploys 1,400 troops and anti ship missiles for major Balikatan drills in the Philippines

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Japan is expanding its role in this year’s Balikatan exercises in the Philippines. It will deploy around 1,400 troops. Warships, aircraft, and anti-ship missiles...

JGSDF electronic warfare units integrate with US forces during Salaknib 2026 maneuvers

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Japanese ground troops have joined major multinational drills in the Philippines for the first time, marking a new step in regional defense cooperation. The...

US presses Japan for support as Trump-Takaichi meeting exposes alliance strain

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Tensions between the United States and Japan have come into focus as global uncertainty rises due to the ongoing...

Japan confirms plans to deploy missiles on Yonaguni Island near Taiwan

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China and Japan are locked in a growing diplomatic clash. Tensions escalated after Tokyo announced plans to deploy missiles...

Japan and the United States expand joint training in southwest islands amid rising tensions with China

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Japan and the United States have stepped up their security talks with a strong focus on Japan’s southwest islands...

Japan pledges $6 billion to Ukraine for humanitarian aid and energy support in 2026

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Japan has announced a $6 billion aid package for Ukraine in 2026 to provide humanitarian assistance and technical support,...

Japan begins deep sea mission to test rare earths extraction and reduce reliance on China

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Japan has embarked on a daring mission to explore rare earths from the deep sea, aiming to reduce its...

Japan’s NRA worker loses phone in China containing confidential nuclear staff contacts raising security concerns

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A worker at Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) recently lost a work-issued phone while traveling in China, raising concerns...
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