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Australia's defense minister visits a frigate in Japan as the countries boost defense ties

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles has toured a Japanese navy frigate of the same Japan-made model that Australia has chosen for its new fleet, as the two countries step up military ties to deter China’s growing influence

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Australia, Japan strike largest defence deal for advanced warships

Australian minister lauds deal for next-generation, Mogami-class frigates and their long-range missile capabilities.

Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2025

Australia selects Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for $6.5B warship deal

Australia says it has accepted a Japanese company's bid for a lucrative and hotly contested contract to build Australian naval vessels, expected to be worth 10 billion Australian dollars ($6.5 billion)

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

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Why 2 Chinese aircraft carriers are operating in the Pacific together for the first time

Japan this week confirmed that two Chinese aircraft carriers have operated together for the first time in the Pacific

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Japan finds pair of Chinese aircraft carriers conducting operations in Pacific for first time

Liaoning and Shandong seen operating beyond second chain islands

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

Urgent search underway for missing crew after Japanese military aircraft crash

Japan Air Self-Defense Force said the aircraft was lost from radar two minutes after taking off

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

2 crew members missing after a military training plane crashes in central Japan

A Japanese air force training plane has crashed minutes after taking off from a base in central Japan

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

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Japanese warships will be the first to visit a Cambodian port where China funded upgrades

Japan says that two of its minesweepers will visit a Chinese-funded naval port in Cambodia this weekend in the first foreign navy visit since an expansion project was completed

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

US to send long-range surveillance drones to Japan amid tensions in Taiwan

Drones to be sent for indefinite deployment to US air base on Okinawa’s Kadena island in coming weeks

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

Pete Hegseth Calls Japan an 'Indispensible Partner' in Combatting Chinese Military

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Japan's critical role in countering Chinese military aggression during his visit to Tokyo on Sunday.

Latin Times · Mar 30, 2025

Pentagon Chief Says US Will Ensure 'Deterrence' Across Taiwan Strait

The United States will ensure "robust, ready and credible deterrence" across the Taiwan Strait, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday, calling China "aggressive and coercive".

International Business Times · Mar 30, 2025

Hegseth calls Japan indispensable in the face of Chinese aggression

U_S_ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U_S_ military command in Japan to a new “war-fighting headquarters.”

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025

Hegseth joins WWII memorial service on his first trip to Japan and vows to strengthen alliance

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has praised the friendship and trust that his country and Japan have developed while attending a memorial service on Iwo Jima to honor those who died in battle during World War II

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2025

Netanyahu repeats threat to seize parts of Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages – as it happened

Israeli PM says he will take ‘more powerful repression’ if Hamas does not release remaining hostages

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025

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Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2025

Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment

Japanese and Philippine defence chiefs agree to launch ‘strategic dialogue’ amid concerns over China’s moves in region.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

Japan and Philippines agree to deepen defense ties due to their mutual alarm over Chinese aggression

Japan and the Philippines have agreed to further deepen their defense collaborations and start talks on an arrangement to protect shared military information in the face of mutual alarm over China’s increasing aggressive actions in the region

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

UK troops touch down in Japan as countries’ defence ministers talk fighter jets

Defence Secretary John Healey has discussed a programme to develop new fighter jets with his Japanese counterpart.

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

Indonesia and Japan agree to resume stalled talks on transfer of defense equipment

Indonesia’s government says it has agreed with Japan to resume talks on the joint development of naval vessels that have stalled in recent years

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Top News · Dec 10, 2024

US Defense Secretary In Japan To Strengthen Regional Security

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin visits Japan to bolster alliance amidst Osprey safety concerns and regional tensions. Discussions focus on collaboration and ...

International Business Times · Dec 10, 2024

Pentagon Chief Slams China's 'Coercive Behaviour'

China's "coercive behaviour" threatens regional stability, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday, after Taiwan said Beijing was carrying out its biggest maritime mobilisation around the self-ruled island in years.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

US defense secretary in Japan to discuss regional security as US military pauses Osprey flights

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is in Japan to meet with Japanese officials and reaffirm the importance of their alliance and the U.S. commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and North Korea

The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2024

Apec nations pivot trade priorities in light of Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs

Anthony Albanese meets with leaders of Peru and Indonesia as middle nations seek to diversify trade away from the US

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

Japan's defense chief steps aboard visiting South Korean warship as the two nations strengthen ties

Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani was welcomed aboard a South Korean warship during its port call near Tokyo on Wednesday, a first for a Japanese defense chief, as the two countries step up security ties against a backdrop of growing tension in the region

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2024

Japan has grounded its V-22 Osprey fleet again after flight incident

Japan has grounded its fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft again after an incident last Sunday where one of the hybrid helicopter-aircraft tilted unexpectedly while trying to take off

Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2024

North Korea confirms launch of ICBM in longest-ever ballistic missile test

Longest flight time recorded for North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile raises fears of new weapon.

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