October 2022 - Japan Special Weapons News

Joint Statement: On the Japan-Mongolia-United States Trilateral Meeting US Dept. of State 30 Oct 2022 -- In pursuit of their joint interests and shared values, Japan, Mongolia, and the United States held a trilateral meeting on October 28, 2022, in Tokyo. The three sides discussed a wide range of regional security challenges, economic issues, and areas for cooperation. The three sides reaffirmed their commitment to strong ties with each other, and dedication to their visions for a free and open Indo-Pacific. Japan and the United States expressed their support for Mongolia's democracy and Third Neighbor policy.
Another provocation on Taiwan question: Japan plans new joint command to manage armed forces in attempt to 'unleash military development' Global Times 30 Oct 2022 -- In a series of provocative moves on China's red line - the Taiwan question, Japan is reportedly eyeing establishing a new joint command and a new position of commanding officer to oversee its three Self-Defense Force units and better coordinate with the US military in emergencies. Chinese observers warned on Sunday this will be part of Japan's dangerous attempts to unleash its military development.
Japan Intends to Create Joint Command of National Defense Forces in 2024, Reports Say Sputnik 29 Oct 2022 -- The Japanese authorities plan to form a unified command of the country's self-defense forces in 2024 for better coordination between the army, navy, and air force, as well as for faster emergency interaction with the US military, Japanese press reported on Saturday, citing sources.
Tokyo Could Build Prototype Submarine Deployed With US-Made Tomahawk Missiles: Reports Sputnik 29 Oct 2022 -- The Japanese authorities are considering the possibility of developing a prototype submarine capable of launching US-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, local newspaper reported on Saturday, citing sources.
Tokyo Reportedly Mulling Buying US Tomahawk Cruise Missiles Sputnik 28 Oct 2022 -- The Japanese government is considering the procurement of US-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, Japanese broadcaster reported on Friday.
Defense ministry urges Japan to honor political commitments, refrain from interfering in Taiwan question as Tokyo eyes revising national security strategy Global Times 27 Oct 2022 -- China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday urged Japan to honor its political commitments, refrain from interfering in the Taiwan question, and stop playing up the so-called China military threat after the Japanese government was reported to be considering hyping the Taiwan question in its National Security Strategy, which is likely to be revised by the end of 2022.
China lodges representations with Japan over its interference of a Taiwan research vessel: Chinese FM Global Times 26 Oct 2022 -- China has lodged representations with Japan in response to its interference in the operation of a scientific research ship from the island of Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday, asking Japan not to obstruct Chinese ships, including those from the island, which are conducting scientific research activities in the area.
Japan puts modern drone into operation to enhance maritime security Radio Free Asia 26 Oct 2022 -- The Japanese Coast Guard has put a highly sophisticated U.S.-made drone that can circle the whole country's maritime area into operation amid increased tensions in the region.
US, South Korea, Japan Vow More Cooperation to Deter North Korea Threat VOA 26 Oct 2022 -- The United States, South Korea, and Japan vowed to strengthen cooperation and increase deterrence measures ahead of an expected nuclear test by North Korea.
US, allies agree on 'unparalleled' response to new North Korean nuclear test Press TV 26 Oct 2022 -- The United States, Japan, and South Korea have agreed to give an "unparalleled" response to a possible nuclear test by North Korea.
North Korea Nuclear Test Would Be Met With 'Unprecedented' Response, Warn US, Japan and South Korea Sputnik 26 Oct 2022 -- On Tuesday, State Department spokesman Ned Price said that the United States is prepared to respond to a potential nuclear test by North Korea or any other provocation.
Keen Sword to test 'interoperability' between the Japanese and US militaries Radio Free Asia 25 Oct 2022 -- The Japanese and U.S. militaries will hold another large-scale joint exercise next month, this time also joined by ships and aircraft from Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori US Dept. of State 25 Oct 2022
DPRK takes countermeasure against S. Korea's "warning fire" off west coast People's Daily 25 Oct 2022 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) forces returned fire in the waters near the Military Demarcation Line early Monday after a South Korean warship opened "warning fire," the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
Allies, Modernization at Heart of U.S.-Japan Efforts in Indo-Pacific DoD News 23 Oct 2022 -- The international rules-based order that served the world well, is under attack and the United States and Japan need to work even closer together to defend, maintain and strengthen the order, Ely Ratner, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Affairs said.
Japanese PM Says Russian Use Of Nuclear Weapons Would Be 'Act Of Hostility Against Humanity' RFE/RL 22 Oct 2022 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says the use of a nuclear weapon by Russia in the war in Ukraine would be considered an "act of hostility against humanity."
Australia-Japan Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation Australia DFAT 22 Oct 2022
Japan, Australia deepen security cooperation as they keep wary eye on China Radio Free Asia 22 Oct 2022 -- U.S. allies Japan and Australia said they would deepen their security relationship, allowing Japanese self-defense forces to train in Australia and greater sharing of intelligence, as both countries respond to a more assertive China.
Australia, Japan sign security pact to counter China Press TV 22 Oct 2022 -- Australia and Japan have signed an agreement to strengthen security ties and deepen military cooperation, a pact considered as a counterweight to China's growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Australia and Japan Agree to Enhance Security, Defense Cooperation Sputnik 22 Oct 2022 -- Australia and Japan have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of defense and security by signing a Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday.
CNO and Japan Chief of Staff, Joint Staff Meet; Discuss Enhancing U.S.-Japanese Alliance US Navy 20 Oct 2022 -- Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with Japan Chief of Staff, Joint Staff Gen. Koji Yamazaki at the Pentagon for an office call, Oct. 19.
Japan - Standard Missile 6 Block I (SM-6 Blk I) Missiles DSCA 20 Oct 2022 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block I missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $450 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
US, Japan, S. Korea Officials to Meet in Tokyo Amid Escalating N. Korea Threats VOA 20 Oct 2022 -- Senior officials from the United States, Japan and South Korea will meet next week in Tokyo amid escalating threats from North Korea.
Multilateral exercise Sama-Sama Lumbas 2022 concludes US Navy 19 Oct 2022 -- Combined Philippine-U.S. and Philippine-Australian exercise Sama Sama-Lumbas 2022 concluded Oct. 18 following eight days of in-person and at-sea engagements with military personnel from the Philippines, United States, Australia, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom in Cebu City, Philippines and the Sulu Sea.
Statement of the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan UK FCDO 19 Oct 2022 -- This statement is endorsed by the following members of the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan: United Kingdom, Qatar, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Chad, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United States
NWSI's Latest Warfare Innovation Continuum Workshop Examines the Future Hybrid Force US Navy 18 Oct 2022 -- The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) hosted its latest hybrid Warfare Innovation Continuum (WIC) Workshop in late September. Spearheaded by the Naval Warfare Studies Institute (NWSI), WIC 2022 brought together more than 138 participants, allowed NPS students to envision the future hybrid force with faculty, staff, fleet officers, Navy labs, industry partners, and international participants from Australia, Japan, Brazil, the Netherlands and Mexico.
USS Benfold Participates in Resolute Dragon 2022 US Navy 17 Oct 2022 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), supported U.S. Marines and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) during exercise Resolute Dragon 22, Oct. 10-13.
Japan, Australia May Update Declaration on Security Cooperation Sputnik 16 Oct 2022 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese may announce the signing of a new declaration on cooperation between the two countries in the field of security amid China's growing military power, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Sunday, citing sources.
Despite Tough Words, Japan Might Not Enter a Taiwan War VOA 16 Oct 2022 -- As Japan continues to ramp up its military, perceptions about how it would be used during a possible war between Taiwan and China differ greatly between its public messaging abroad and domestic views at home, according to analysts.
G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors´ Statement on the global economic impact of Russia´s war of aggression against Ukraine and G7 support to Ukraine US Treasury 12 Oct 2022 -- "We, the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, met in Washington D.C. We were honoured to be joined by the Ukrainian Finance Minister. We were also joined by the Heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Financial Stability Board."
Philippine-U.S. and Philippine-Australian exercises combine, Sama Sama-Lumbas kicks off US Navy 12 Oct 2022 -- Military personnel from the Philippines, United States, Australia, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom kicked off exercise Sama Sama-Lumbas in Cebu, Philippines, Oct. 11, 2022.
G7 Statement on Ukraine, 11 October 2022 The White House 11 Oct 2022
Japanese Carmaker Nissan Joins Toyota, Renault In Leaving Russia RFE/RL 11 Oct 2022 -- Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has become the latest major multinational corporation to exit Russia, joining dozens of others in an exodus over Moscow's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine launched in late February.
15th Wing, JASDF increase interoperability during first bilateral exercise US Air Force 09 Oct 2022 -- Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku-Jieitai) Airmen spent three days training alongside 15th Wing Airmen, strengthening partnerships and familiarizing both forces with the Kawasaki C-2 and C-17 Globemaster III.
Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Operates with Japan and Republic of Korea US Navy 08 Oct 2022 -- Waters Between Japan and the Republic of Korea - The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group concluded several days of bilateral and trilateral operations with the maritime forces of Japan and Republic of Korea in the waters between both countries Oct. 8.
Putin Orders Seizure Of Sakhalin-1 Oil-And-Gas Project, Leaving U.S., Japanese, Indian Investors At Risk RFE/RL 08 Oct 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree installing a new operator for a massive international oil-and-gas project in Russia's Far East, affecting billions of investment dollars from major U.S., Japanese, and Indian companies.
Special Representative for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim's Call with Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Representative Kim and Japanese Director General Funakoshi US Dept. of State 07 Oct 2022
U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea Conduct a Trilateral Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise US Navy 06 Oct 2022 -- Following the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) ballistic missile launch over Japan on Oct. 4 (local time), which was part of a larger series of launches over the past two weeks, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), part of the USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, conducted a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise in the waters between Korea and Japan, Oct. 6 (local time) alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers JS Chokai (DDG 176) and JS Ashigara (DDG 178), and Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991).
Allies Conduct Naval Defense Exercises Following North Korea Missile Launches DoD News 06 Oct 2022 -- Last night, North Korea conducted another ballistic missile test, launching two short-range missiles. Two days ago, North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan.
Japanese filmmaker sentenced to seven years in prison by Myanmar court Radio Free Asia 06 Oct 2022 -- Japanese documentary filmmaker Toru Kubota has been sentenced to seven years in prison on two counts, Myanmar's military junta information group said on Thursday.
Readout of the United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Defense Trilateral Call DoD 06 Oct 2022
Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Adm. Sakai Ryo US Navy Press Release 06 Oct 2022 -- Chief of Naval Operations Spokesperson Cmdr. Courtney Hillson provided the following readout:
Japan and its allies show off their naval power in the South China Sea Radio Free Asia 05 Oct 2022 -- A combined naval exercise led by Japan wrapped up in the South China Sea in a display of allied solidarity amid increased regional tensions.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori and Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Cho US Dept. of State 04 Oct 2022
Secretary Blinken's Calls with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi US Dept. of State 04 Oct 2022
China Cost Guard conducts latest of dozens of patrols near Senkakus Radio Free Asia 07 Oct 2022 -- A Chinese coast guard fleet conducted a patrol near the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea on Friday, the latest of more than two dozen forays into disputed waters this year at a time of high regional tensions over missile launches from North Korea.
Japan Expels Russian Diplomat In Tit-For-Tat Move RFE/RL 04 Oct 2022 -- In a tit-for-tat move, Tokyo has ordered a senior Russian official stationed in the country to leave following Russia's decision last week to expel a Japanese diplomat over alleged spying.
Strengthening Alliances in the Pacific - U.S. and Japan Conduct 15th Information Technology Forum DoD 04 Oct 2022 -- Honorable John Sherman, Department of Defense Chief Information Officer, met with UEDA Kouji Defense Councilor for Cyber Security and Information Technology Management, and other members of Japanese Ministry of Defense for the U.S.-Japan IT Forum from 25 to 29 September.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With Japan Minister of Defense Hamada Yasukazu DoD 04 Oct 2022
Readout of President Biden's call with Prime Minister Kishida of Japan The White House 04 Oct 2022
Defense Leaders Look to Strengthen Rules-Based Order DoD News 01 Oct 2022 -- The defense leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia met today to strengthen the defense of the rules-based, international order that China and Russia are trying to dismantle.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Trilateral Defense Ministers Meeting (TDMM) With Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Japanese Minister of Defense Hamada Yasukazu DoD 01 Oct 2022

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October 2022 - Japan Special Weapons News