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November 2018 - Japan Special Weapons News

  • Beijing Warns Tokyo Against Modifying Ships to Carry F-35s Sputnik 29 Nov 2018 -- A Chinese news agency responding to Japan's reported decision to retrofit the JS Izumo helicopter carrier to carry F-35B fighter jets said "making an aggressive move like this may drive the country to repeat its militaristic history."
  • Japan May Get Its First Aircraft Carrier, Allegedly Violating Constitution Sputnik 29 Nov 2018 -- Tokyo is considering upgrading its Izumo-class helicopter destroyers in order to accommodate fighter jets, The Nikkei reported Tuesday. The news came amid other reports issued by Japanese media outlets that Japan is planning to announce a hefty purchase of American F-35 stealth fighter jets.
  • Japan Set to Massively Expand F-35 Fleet - Report Sputnik 27 Nov 2018 -- Japan is planning to announce a massive purchase of fifth-generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft next month in response to Beijing's military buildup, Japanese media reported Tuesday.
  • Japan to seek extension of US waivers for Iran oil imports Press TV 27 Nov 2018 -- Japanese buyers will seek an extension of the waiver from US sanctions on Iranian oil imports after the initial 180-day exemption is over, the Petroleum Association of Japan (PAJ) said on Tuesday.
  • Asians resume oil imports as Iran vows US cannot stop its sales Press TV 20 Nov 2018 -- Japan and South Korea will resume imports of Iranian crude oil as of next month or so after halting shipments ahead of new US sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
  • U.S., Japanese medical personnel discuss key topics, issues at bilateral conference Army News 19 Nov 2018 -- U.S. Army Medical Activity - Japan hosted its annual bilateral medical conference here Nov. 14, during which U.S. and Japanese medical personnel received updates on a variety of relevant topics and issues.
  • Japan - AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) DSCA 19 Nov 2018 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan of thirty-two (32) AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for an estimated cost of $63 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on November 16, 2018.
  • Japan - Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Missiles DSCA 19 Nov 2018 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan of eight (8) Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 1B Missiles and thirteen (13) Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block 2A Missiles for an estimated cost of $561 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on November 16, 2018.
  • Japan PM assures Russia's Putin of no US bases on disputed islands if handed over: Report Press TV 16 Nov 2018 -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reportedly assured Russian President Vladimir Putin that if the Kremlin hands over four disputed islands in the Western Pacific to Japan, they would not be subjected to a US military presence.
  • Russia, Japan agree to intensify peace treaty talks Press TV 14 Nov 2018 -- Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have agreed to intensify talks aimed at reaching a peace treaty that would end a long-running territorial dispute.
  • NBU 7, JMSDF Conduct Integrated Training NNS 13 Nov 2018 -- Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 conducted a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) interoperability exchange with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in Sasebo, Japan on November 8.
  • Russia, Japan Launch Joint Naval Drills in Gulf of Aden - Military Sputnik 10 Nov 2018 -- Naval exercises involving combat ships of the Russian Navy and the Navy of Japan begun on November 10 in the Gulf of Aden, Russian Navy's Northern Fleet spokesman Capt. 1st Rank Vadim Serga said.
  • Keen Sword 19: Historic first JGSDF jump from USAF C-130Js in Japan AFNS 09 Nov 2018 -- A 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules became the first U.S. aircraft to drop Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers on Hiju-dai drop zone, Oita prefecture, Japan, Nov. 4, during exercise Keen Sword 2019.
  • US, Japan Plan Armed Response to "Chinese Threat" to Disputed Islands – Reports Sputnik 04 Nov 2018 -- Japan and the United States are currently holding the biggest joint drills in Japanese history, Keen Sword, having reportedly mobilized about 57,000 marines, sailors, and airmen.
  • Reagan Strike Group, JMSDF Conduct ADEX During Keen Sword 2019 NNS 02 Nov 2018 -- The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) carrier strike group participated in a series of air defense exercises (ADEX) with the U.S. Air Force and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) in support of Keen Sword 2019, from Oct. 30-Nov. 1.
  • India, Japan Begin First Ever Bilateral Military Exercise Sputnik 01 Nov 2018 -- During Indian PM Narendra Modi's recent visit to Tokyo for the annual bilateral meet, the two countries instituted a Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue (2+2) intended to support the existing mechanisms of bilateral military engagement.



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