Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
October 2013 - Japan Special Weapons News
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- Japan, China Territorial Tensions Rising Over Unmanned Drones VOA 31 Oct 2013 -- The long-running territorial dispute between China and Japan over a remote group of islands is in the spotlight this week as the two countries conduct massive military exercises. Analysts warn the drills and China's increased use of drone aircraft in the region raise the risk of an unintended confrontation.
- China threatens peace in islands dispute: Japan Defense Min. Iran Press TV 29 Oct 2013 -- Japan Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera says China is jeopardizing peace by sending its forces to the disputed islands in the East China Sea, amid the heightened tensions between Beijing and Tokyo over the islands.
- China Intensifies Press on Japan in East China Sea Dispute VOA 28 Oct 2013 -- China is stepping up pressure on Japan in a long-running maritime dispute, deploying Chinese vessels near contested East China Sea islands and accusing Japanese leaders of making provocative statements.
- China sends four vessels to disputed islands Iran Press TV 28 Oct 2013 -- China sends four coastguard vessels to waters around a chain of disputed islands in the East China Sea as a territorial dispute between Beijing and Tokyo carries on.
- China warns Japan over 'provocation' Iran Press TV 27 Oct 2013 -- China says it will launch a 'resolute' counterattack if Japan takes 'willful measures' to shoot down Chinese planes.
- Japan approves sale of gas turbine parts to UK Royal Navy PressTV 15 Oct 2013 -- Japan says it would supply the British Royal Navy with engine parts as the sales are not in breach of Tokyo’s arms exports policy, media reports said.
- Under Fire, TEPCO Prepares for Critical Phase of Fukushima Cleanup VOA 15 Oct 2013 -- Workers at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant are about to embark on one of the most critical aspects of the clean-up: removing the fuel rods from one of the worst-hit reactors.
- Fukushima Radiation Leaks Raise Raises Alarm about TEPCO VOA 11 Oct 2013 -- The owners of Japan's damaged Fukushima nuclear plant, TEPCO, have apologized after several workers at the site were accidentally doused with highly radioactive water this week. Authorities do not believe they were exposed to a health risk. But the accident is just the latest in a series that have called into question TEPCO's ability to manage a clean-up operation that could last decades.
- Trilateral Strategic Dialogue Joint Statement US Dept. of State 04 Oct 2013
- Army and Marine Corps Intelligence Synergy Army News 04 Oct 2013 -- The U.S. Army and Marine Corps have been working together over the past fifteen months to improve intelligence collaboration efforts.
- Joint Statement of the Security Consultative Committee: Toward a More Robust Alliance and Greater Shared Responsibilities US Dept. of State 03 Oct 2013
- United States and Japan Sign Protocol to Amend the Guam International Agreement US Dept. of State 03 Oct 2013
- Secretary Kerry Remarks With Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera US Dept. of State 03 Oct 2013
- Secretary Kerry Remarks at the Meeting of the U.S. - Japan Security Consultative Committee (2+2) US Dept. of State 03 Oct 2013
- Background Briefing on the Joint Statement of the Security Consultative Committee US Dept. of State 03 Oct 2013
- Background Briefing by a Senior Administration Official on the 2+2 Joint Communique in Tokyo DoD 03 Oct 2013
- U.S., Japan Agree to Expand Security, Defense Cooperation AFPS 03 Oct 2013 -- U.S. and Japanese diplomatic and military leaders agreed to ncrease security and defense collaboration and advance the realignment of American troops in Japan.
- US, Japan Agree to Bolster Defenses VOA 03 Oct 2013 -- The United States and Japan have agreed to boost regional military surveillance amid territorial tensions with China and nuclear and missile threats from North Korea.
- Phrogs finish final flight USMC News 03 Oct 2013 -- CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 made their final flight from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Sept. 30 to await final disposition at Camp Kinser.
- Another Toxic Leak Reported at Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Plant VOA 03 Oct 2013 -- The operator of Japan's tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant is apologizing for yet another leak of radioactive water.
- New leaks reported at Japan's Fukushima plant PressTV 03 Oct 2013 -- New radioactive water leaks have been reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant.
- Media Availability with Lt. Gen. Salvatore Angelella in Tokyo DoD 02 Oct 2013
- China ships enter disputed waters: Japan Coast Guard PressTV 02 Oct 2013 -- Japan's Coast Guard says four Chinese ships have sailed into the territorial waters off the disputed islands in the East China Sea.
- Preview of Secretary's Trip to Japan US Dept. of State 02 Oct 2013
- Kerry in Asia to Discuss Security, Trade VOA 02 Oct 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has started a six-day trip to East Asia for meetings on regional security and trade.
- Hagel Arrives in Tokyo for Security Meetings AFPS 02 Oct 2013 -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived here today where he will conclude a weeklong trip aimed at fostering key alliances.
- Radioactive water leaks at crippled Fukushima plant: Japan's TEPCO PressTV 01 Oct 2013 -- The operator of Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant says workers have spilled several tons of rainwater that may be contaminated.
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