May 2022 - Japan Special Weapons News

Australia, Japan, and the United States Integrate to Prove Lethal during Exercise SOUTHERN JACKAROO USMC News 31 May 2022 -- Marine Rotational Force-Darwin participated in Exercise SOUTHERN JACKAROO 22, a tri-lateral infantry integration exercise featuring Marines and Sailors with MRF-D, Australian Defense Force members, and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force personnel from May 10 - May 31.
DESRON 15 Conducts Bilateral Training with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force US Navy 30 May 2022 -- Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 conducted bilateral training with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) personnel from JS Teruzuki (DD 116) May 24-26 during USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group's (CSG 5) 2022 deployment.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by the DPRK US Dept. of State 30 May 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
Joint Statement by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa, and Republic of Korea Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin US Dept. of State 27 May 2022 -- The United States, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and Japan strongly condemn recent Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) ballistic missile launches, commit to strengthen trilateral cooperation towards the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and full implementation of relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, and underscore continued openness to meeting with the DPRK without preconditions.
Readout Of Secretary Of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Japan Minister Of Defense Kishi Nobuo DoD 26 May 2022
US, Japan fly fighter jets over Sea of Japan in show of strength after N Korea missile launches Press TV 26 May 2022 -- The United States and Japan say they have jointly staged fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan in a show of strength after the latest missile launches by North Korea.
Japan criticizes 'provocative' China-Russia air patrol during Quad summit Radio Free Asia 25 May 2022 -- Japan has described as "provocative" a joint patrol by Chinese and Russian air forces over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, conducted when Quad leaders met in Tokyo to discuss regional security.
Russia Rejects Japan's Protests Over Overflights With China Sputnik 25 May 2022 -- Russia has rejected Japan's protest over joint overflights with China as "groundless" and absurd," the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Japan, Czech Republic, 9 allies back Taiwan's WHA inclusion CNA 25 May 2022 -- Japan, the Czech Republic and nine of Taiwan's diplomatic allies on Tuesday voiced their support for Taiwan's inclusion in the World Health Assembly (WHA) after it was not invited to the annual conference for a sixth straight year.
Secretary Blinken's Calls with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi US Dept. of State 25 May 2022
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Cho and Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori US Dept. of State 25 May 2022
Joint statement on Ukraine's application against Russia at the International Court of Justice Germany Federal Foreign Office 24 May 2022 -- Statement on behalf of Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, European Union:
Quad Joint Leaders' Statement The White House 24 May 2022
Australia, India, Japan and US end 'Quad' summit with eyes on China Radio Free Asia 24 May 2022 -- Leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) met on Tuesday in Tokyo, with China's increasing influence and assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region looming large over the four-nation summit.
Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia at the Second In-Person Quad Leaders' Summit The White House 24 May 2022
Prime Minister's participation in the Quad Leaders' Summit India PIB 24 May 2022 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the second in-person Quad Leaders' Summit in Tokyo, Japan on 24 May 2022, along with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan, President Joseph Biden of the United States of America and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia. This was the fourth interaction of the Leaders since their first virtual meeting in March 2021, the Summit in Washington D.C in September 2021 and their virtual interaction in March 2022.
Prime Minister's meeting with Prime Minister of Japan India PIB 24 May 2022 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting today with H.E. Mr. Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan. PM Kishida also hosted a dinner for PM Modi. They had productive exchange of views on enhancing bilateral relations in various spheres as well as on some regional and global issues.
Biden Meets With Quad Leaders in Tokyo VOA 23 May 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden is meeting Tuesday with leaders from an informal alliance known as the Quad. Made up of the United States, Japan, India and Australia, the regional grouping is widely seen as an attempt to contain China.
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi US Dept. of State 23 May 2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 23 May 2022
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan in Joint Press Conference The White House 23 May 2022
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan During Bilateral Meeting The White House 23 May 2022
Japan-U.S. Joint Leaders' Statement: Strengthening the Free and Open International Order The White House 23 May 2022 -- "Today, Japan and the United States affirm a partnership that is stronger and deeper than at any time in its history. Guided by our shared values; anchored by our common commitment to democracy and the rule of law; inspired by the innovation and technological dynamism of our economies; and rooted in the deep people-to-people ties between our countries, the Japan-U.S relationship is the cornerstone of a free and open Indo-Pacific region."
Readout of President Biden's Meeting with Prime Minister Kishida of Japan The White House 23 May 2022
Background Press Call Previewing President Biden's Final Day in Japan The White House 23 May 2022
US, Japan, Australia, India to launch system designed to track Chinese fishing activities: Report Press TV 22 May 2022 -- The US, Japan, Australia, and India plan to launch a tracking system designed to monitor Chinese fishing activities in the Indo-Pacific region.
Biden in Japan for Economic Talks, New US-Asia Trade Deal VOA 22 May 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden has arrived in Japan on the second leg of his first trip to Asia as president.
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan En Route Tokyo, Japan The White House 22 May 2022
Japan to relax COVID-19 border controls with 20,000 daily int'l arrivals People's Daily 21 May 2022 -- The Japanese government said Friday that Japan will ease its COVID-19 border controls, doubling the cap on overseas arrivals to 20,000 people per day starting next month.
Joint statement on Ukraine's application against Russia at the International Court of Justice Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 May 2022 -- Statement on behalf of Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, European Union
Biden looks to consolidate US alliances as he starts trip to South Korea, Japan Radio Free Asia 20 May 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden has embarked on a five-day trip to East Asia, his first visit to the region since he took office, to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific amid the Ukrainian war and an increasingly assertive China.
Senior diplomats warn US, Japan over Taiwan question before QUAD summit Global Times 18 May 2022 -- Chinese senior diplomats on Wednesday stressed China's position and sent firm warnings on US and Japan's negative moves against China, following reports that Japan and the US were set to affirm boosting cooperation over the Taiwan question and compare it to the Ukraine crisis in a joint statement of an upcoming bilateral summit.
Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group conducts Training Underway with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force US Navy 16 May 2022 -- Ships and aircraft from Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (RRNCSG) concluded a week of at-sea bilateral training with a destroyer from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) May 17.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Russia's War Against Ukraine US Dept. of State 14 May 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
Commitments on the Global Food Security Consequences of Russia's War of Aggression against Ukraine - G7 Foreign Ministers, May 2022 UK FCDO 14 May 2022 -- G7 Foreign Ministers discussed the implications of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine on global food security during their meeting in Germany on 14 May 2022.
Statement on Strengthening Anticipatory Action in Humanitarian Assistance - G7 Foreign Ministers, May 2022 UK FCDO 14 May 2022 -- Foreign Ministers from G7 countries released a joint statement on humanitarian assistance following their meeting in Germany, May 2022.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Action Plan on COVID-19 Germany Federal Foreign Office 13 May 2022 -- "We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, have endorsed the following Action Plan:"
Joint Statement of Foreign Ministers on increased Restrictions on the Human Rights of Afghan Women and Girls Germany Federal Foreign Office 13 May 2022 -- Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States:
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Situation of Women and Girls in Afghanistan US Dept. of State 12 May 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
Joint Statement on Syria US Dept. of State 12 May 2022 -- Representatives of the United States, the Arab League, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Greece, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom met in Brussels on May 10, 2022, to discuss the crisis in Syria.
Over 100 aircraft drill sorties from carrier Liaoning in 6 days near Japan, Taiwan island 'demonstrate readiness' Global Times 11 May 2022 -- Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said on Tuesday that the aircraft carrier Liaoning of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy hosted more than 100 aircraft sorties within six days when recently conducting drills near Japan and the island of Taiwan, a figure that analysts said demonstrated the carrier's high level of training, and showed that the carrier can do even better in real combat.
Exercise Southern Jackaroo Australia DOD 10 May 2022 -- Hundreds of Australian soldiers, troops from the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and United States marines have started a major warfighting exercise at Queensland's Shoalwater Bay training area.
Statement of the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group Germany Federal Foreign Office 09 May 2022
Two Chinese Ships Enter Waters Near Disputed Senkaku Islands, Reports Say Sputnik 09 May 2022 -- Two Chinese government vessels have entered Japan's territorial waters near the disputed islands, known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan and the Diaoyu Islands in China, in the East China Sea, Japanese media reported on Monday.
China steps up drills around Taiwan, Japan scrambles jets due to airspace intrusion Radio Free Asia 09 May 2022 -- The Chinese military conducted live-fire drills around Taiwan over the weekend, its official website said Monday, while Japan reported scrambling fighter jets because of a suspected intrusion of its airspace over the East China Sea.
Ukraine President Attends Virtual Meeting with G7 Leaders VOA 08 May 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting virtually Sunday with the Group of 7 leaders, who head the world's largest economies.
Speech by the President of Ukraine at the video conference of the G7 leaders President of Ukraine 08 May 2022
G7 Leaders' Statement The White House 08 May 2022 -- "Today, on 8 May, we, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), alongside Ukraine and the wider global community, commemorate the end of the Second World War in Europe and the liberation from fascism and the National Socialist reign of terror, which caused immeasurable destruction, unspeakable horrors and human suffering. We mourn the millions of victims and offer our respect, especially to all those who paid the ultimate price to defeat the National Socialist regime, including the western Allies and the Soviet Union."
Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official on the U.S. and G7 Actions to Impose Additional Severe Costs for Putin's War Against Ukraine The White House 08 May 2022
FACT SHEET: United States and G7 Partners Impose Severe Costs for Putin's War Against Ukraine The White House 08 May 2022
US, Allies Bolster Ukraine Support VOA 08 May 2022 -- The United States and other leading economies in the Group of Seven nations Sunday agreed to ban or phase out the purchase of Russian oil, directly targeting a major source of income for Moscow to pay for its 10-week invasion of Ukraine.
PM call with G7 and European leaders and President Zelenskyy: 8 May 2022 Gov.UK 08 May 2022 -- The Prime Minister addressed G7 and European leaders, alongside President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon, telling them the world must go further and faster to support Ukraine.
Taiwan will work with Japan to maintain regional peace: Tsai CNA 07 May 2022 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Friday said that she believed Taiwan and Japan would continue their efforts to maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific region, during a virtual meeting with a visiting delegation from the Youth Division of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
Japan alarmed by China's ADIZ sorties: Japanese lawmaker CNA 06 May 2022 -- Japan is concerned by the sorties of Chinese People's Liberation Army planes near Taiwan, Japanese House Representative Norikazu Suzuki told a press conference in Taipei on Friday.
Japan, UK Sign Anti-China Defense Pact as Tokyo Unveils Anti-Russia Sanctions Sputnik 06 May 2022 -- Concluding a five-nation tour, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in London on Thursday to build trade and military relations with the United Kingdom, penning a new anti-Russia pact and urging City of London investors to put their money into the East Asian island.
Ukraine and China Topped Agenda on Japan's PM's SE Asia Swing VOA 05 May 2022 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida this week used what has become a customary tour of Southeast Asia to rally support for sanctions on Russia and affirm his country's commitment to defending the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.
Russia bans Japanese top officials from entry People's Daily 05 May 2022 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that 63 Japanese citizens, including top officials like Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, have been "permanently" barred from entering Russia.
PM meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: 5 May 2022 Gov.UK 05 May 2022 -- The Prime Minister hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at Downing Street this morning to discuss global security and deepening the close bilateral ties.
UK and Japan set to rapidly accelerate defence and security ties with landmark agreement Gov.UK 05 May 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in London today.
Russia Bars Entry To Japanese Prime Minister, Dozens Of Others Over Sanctions RFE/RL 04 May 2022 -- Russia says it has barred entry to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kisida and more than 60 others, including cabinet ministers, media membersm and intellectuals, for the government's sanctions against Moscow over its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo DoD 04 May 2022
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Japanese Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo to the Pentagon DoD 04 May 2022
Austin, Japan's Defense Minister Pledge to Defend Rules-Based Order DoD News 04 May 2022 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi pledged to work together to defend the international rules-based architecture wherever it is threatened.
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Japanese National Security Advisor Akiba US Dept. of State 04 May 2022
DPRK fires what appears to be ballistic missile toward eastern waters: Japanese gov't People's Daily 04 May 2022 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, the Japanese government said on Wednesday.
Chinese aircraft carrier battle group enters Pacific: Japan military CNA 03 May 2022 -- Taiwan's military on Tuesday said it had a clear grasp of the activities of nearby Chinese forces a day after Japan's Self-Defense Force said China's Navy had recently deployed an aircraft carrier battle group into the Pacific Ocean.
Japan, Taiwan militaries on alert as China flotilla heads to Pacific Radio Free Asia 03 May 2022 -- The Japanese and Taiwanese militaries have been put on alert after a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy flotilla led by the Liaoning aircraft carrier was spotted sailing from the East China Sea towards the Pacific Ocean.
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with Secretary General of Japan's National Security Secretariat Akiba Takeo The White House 03 May 2022
At bilateral meet, Japanese, Thai PMs urge end to war in Ukraine Radio Free Asia 02 May 2022 -- Japan and Thailand urged an end to the war in Ukraine and discussed working with the international community to provide humanitarian assistance, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-Cha said after he met with his Japanese counterpart, Fumio Kishida, in Bangkok on Monday.
USS Spruance Completes Voyage Repair Availability in Sasebo, Japan US Navy 02 May 2022 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) departed Fleet Activities Sasebo after completing an eight day voyage repair availability (VRAV).

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