The Pic of the Day: Marine Bill Wieberg in Mt. Fuji 1957
Marine Pfc. Bill Wieberg at the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan, in 1957.
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Japan Collaborates with US Defense Contractors To Advance Railgun Technology
Japan’s pursuit of railgun technology with the help of US contractors could boost its defense capabilities and serve as a valuable asset.
Reader Submission: Japan Stations Troops on Ishigaki Island, Fortifies Defense Against China
The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has stationed around 570 personnel with Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) and Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (SSM) systems at a new garrison on Ishigaki Island, which is strategically located close to Taiwan and the disputed Senkaku Islands, as part of Japan’s response to China’s increasing aggression.
North Korea Tests New Ballistic Missile, Triggers Evac Notice in Japan
On Thursday, North Korea reportedly fire-tested what appears to be its new solid-fuel, long-range ballistic missile into the East Sea.
With Sophisticated Drones Comes High-energy Laser Weapons: Japan Unveils Anti-drone Munition Prototypes
Two Japanese defense firms showcased their high-energy anti-drone laser at the biennial Defence and Security Equipment International 2023.
Japan’s New $548M Hakugei Submarine, the ‘White Whale’
Japan is bolstering its submarine fleet strength, introducing some of the most advanced and undetectable vessels to its flotilla to stay ahead of China.
After Protesting US Drills, North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles
The South Korean military declared that North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into the ocean near its eastern coast in response to the US-South Korea joint military drills.
Russia Places Missile Systems in Paramushir
The Russian government declared that a Bastion coastal defense missile system had been put in place on Paramushir, which belongs to the Kuril Islands, which Japan lays claim to a portion of.
Japanese Armed Forces Deploy Missile-Equipped Troops to a Remote Island Base Amidst Increasing Regional Conflict
In April 2022, Japan widened its military capabilities in the southern region of the country in order to counter potential threats from China.
Japan Defense Readying for Upgrade: ‘Long-range Missiles Alone Will Not Be Sufficient’
Earlier this week, former head of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, Retired Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, voiced his opinion saying the greatest challenge Japan faces as it initiates a never-before-seen military modernization program and doubles its defense spending is the operational aptitude of its air and naval and ground forces.
‘Indo-pacific Initiatives Are Coming to Fruition’ —DoD Officials
DoD officials unveiled optimistic progress in security and deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region amid China’s growing aggression.
US, Japan Forces Could Lose Hundreds of Fighter Jets in Taiwan Crisis—Think Tank Simulation
A simulation by a Japanese think tank concluded that the US-Japan alliance could pay a high price to prevent China from taking over Taiwan.
