Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
June 2015 - Japan Special Weapons News
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- Japan to enhance surveillance system over disputed islands People's Daily 30 Jun 2015 -- The Japanese government on Tuesday affirmed a new guideline to enhance its surveillance and guard system over its remote islands, as well as disputed territories with its neighboring countries, in line with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's hawkish policies on territorial disputes.
- Philippine military alliances with U.S., Japan questioned People's Daily 30 Jun 2015 -- Two members of the Philippine legislature, one from the House of Representatives and the other from the Senate, have questioned the legality of the Philippine military alliance with the United Statesand Japan.
- US, Japan conduct naval drills with Philippines near Chinese islands Press TV 22 Jun 2015 -- The United States and Japan have launched war games with the Philippines near islands in the South China Sea amid growing tensions with Beijing over the islands.
- Philippines, US, Japan Hold Military Drills Near S. China Sea VOA 22 Jun 2015 -- Military exercises between the United States and the Philippines opened Monday, at the same time that the Japanese and Philippine navies started joint training. Both operations are being held on the island province of Palawan, located near the hotly contested South China Sea.
- China Urges Japan to Halt Provocative Actions Amid Relations' Thaw Sputnik 14 Jun 2015 -- During the G-7 summit last week, Japan lobbied members to include a passage about China's activity in the South China Sea, hyping up tensions in the Sino-Japanese already fragile ties.
- China rebukes Japan's meddling in South China Sea issue People's Daily 12 Jun 2015 -- A Foreign Ministry spokesperson has urged Japan not to weigh into territorial disputes in the South China Sea, labelling Japan a 'non-party' in the matter.
- Japan green-lights MOD amendment to give uniformed SDF officers greater power People's Daily 10 Jun 2015 -- Japanese House of Councilors on Wednesday approved a Defense Ministry (MOD) related amendment, which will grant uniformed Self-Defense Forces (SDF) officers greater power.
- Russia to Expedite Military Construction on Kuril Islands Sputnik 08 Jun 2015 -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Monday ordered to double construction rates at military facilities on the disputed Kuril Islands.
- Talks to start to OK Japan's use of Philippine base: Aquino People's Daily 05 Jun 2015 -- Philippines President Benigno Aquino said here on Friday that his country is to start talks that may allow Japan's military aircraft and naval vessels to use bases in the Philippines for refueling and picking up.
- US says no alternative to military base in Okinawa Press TV 04 Jun 2015 -- American officials have told the governor of Okinawa that a US military base on the Japanese island, which he opposes, is fundamental to Washington's commitment to defend Japan against China.
- US to Continue Construction of US Military Base in Okinawa Sputnik 03 Jun 2015 -- The United States and Japan remain committed to expanding a US military base in Henoko on the Japanese island of Okinawa, the US Department of State said in a press release on Wednesday following the meeting of US officials with Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga in Washington, DC.
- Japan - E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft DSCA 01 Jun 2015 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $1.7 billion.
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