Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
October 2009 - Japan Special Weapons News
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- Boeing Supports Japan's 2nd Successful Test of Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System Boeing 28 Oct 2009 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] on Oct. 27 played a key role in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's second successful test of the sea-based Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense weapon system. During the test, a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IA, guided by a Boeing-built kinetic warhead sensor, engaged and destroyed a medium-range ballistic missile target more than 100 miles above the Pacific Ocean.
- Lockheed Martin’s Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System Defeats Ballistic Missile Target in Japanese Test Lockheed Martin 28 Oct 2009 -- JS Myoko, Japan’s third destroyer equipped with Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE: LMT] Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system, successfully intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile target above the atmosphere during a test event today. The test marked the 20th successful ballistic missile intercept by the system.
- Japan Achieves Second Ballistic Missile Intercept Using Raytheon Standard Missile-3 Raytheon 28 Oct 2009 -- PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY -- The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force achieved another ballistic missile intercept in space using a Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN)-built Standard Missile-3. During the Oct. 27 test, the SM-3 Block IA missile engaged and destroyed a medium-range ballistic missile target more than 100 miles above the Pacific Ocean.
- Chairman Calls U.S.-Japan Relationship ‘Vital’ AFPS 24 Oct 2009 -- U.S. basing in Japan, Japanese help in Afghanistan and regional and global challenges were among the issues the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discussed during a news conference yesterday in Tokyo.
- Transcript: Joint Press Conference with Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates DoD 21 Oct 2009 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates
- Transcript: Press Availability with Secretary Gates En Route From Hawaii to Tokyo DoD 20 Oct 2009 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates
- Gates, Japanese Leaders Vow Continued Cooperation AFPS 21 Oct 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates re-emphasized the need to move forward with the previously agreed-to realignment plan.
- Gates to Urge Japan to Stand By Existing Security Pacts AFPS 20 Oct 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates looks forward to building on the strong U.S.-Japan security relationship during meetings with new government.
- Gates: 'No Alternatives' to US-Japan Security Accord VOA 20 Oct 2009 -- US SecDef Gates: Obama administration committed to implementing agreement reached by previous Japanese government.
- Japan starts mass swine flu vaccination RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2009 -- A large-scale vaccination campaign against swine flu started in Japan on Monday, with priority given to medical staff.
- Gates to Meet New Japanese Leaders, Talk Security With South Koreans VOA 18 Oct 2009 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates heads to Japan and South Korea this week with North Korea's nuclear and missile programs and the new Japanese government's defense policies high on the agenda. The visits come just a couple of weeks before President Barack Obama will visit the two countries.
- Japan's New Foreign Minister Considers Wider Alliances in Asia, US Ties VOA 07 Oct 2009 -- Japan's new FM laid out plan for his first 100 days in office, elaborating on discussions to alter status of US bases.
- KCNA and Japan Overseas KCNA 07 Oct 2009 -- Japanese government considering signing a defence logistics agreement with Australia.
- Russia signs contracts to supply uranium to Japan, France RIA Novosti 02 Oct 2009 -- Russia's state-run corporation Rosatom signed contracts to supply low-enriched uranium to Japan and France.
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