January 2023 - Japan Special Weapons News

Secretary General in Tokyo: No NATO partner is closer or more capable than Japan NATO 31 Jan 2023 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Tuesday (31 January 2023) for talks on shared security challenges and NATO's deepening partnership with Japan.
Royal Australian Air Force joins United States and Japan for Exercise Cope North 2023 Australia DOD 30 Jan 2023 -- The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed a C-27J Spartan aircraft and personnel to participate in Exercise Cope North in Guam, from 8 to 24 February 2023. The long standing joint military exercise focuses on increased combat readiness and humanitarian assistance training with the United States and Japan.
Japan's plan to discharge water from Fukushima nuclear plant faces Pacific opposition Radio Free Asia 27 Jan 2023 -- Officials from Pacific island nations will meet Japan's prime minister in March in an effort to halt the planned release of water from the tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, a regional leader said.
Japanese and Dutch officials in US to discuss chips Radio Free Asia 27 Jan 2023 -- Officials from Japan and the Netherlands, two of the world's biggest microchip exporters, are in Washington for talks on a trilateral deal to limit sales of key technology to China, a top official said Friday.
IAF'S JOINT AIR DEFENCE EXERCISE WITH JAPAN, 'VEER GUARDIAN 2023' CONCLUDES India PIB 27 Jan 2023 -- The inaugural edition of the bilateral air exercise 'Veer Guardian 2023' between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) concluded in Japan, on 26 January 2023.
US, Japanese forces team up for exercise Southern Beach US Air Force 26 Jan 2023 -- U.S. Airmen and Sailors from Kadena Air Base teamed up in the skies near Okinawa with Japan Air Self Defense Force personnel during the latest iteration of the bilateral Southern Beach exercise, Jan. 19.
U.S. Navy visits Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force, Holds Bilateral Strategic Dialogue US Navy 26 Jan 2023 -- Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy, Vice Adm. Gene Black, traveled to Japan to meet with his Japanese counterpart, Rear Adm. Nobuyuki Takenaka, Director General, Operations and Plans Department, Maritime Staff Office, Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), for a bilateral strategic dialogue at the Japanese Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Jan. 25, 2023.
Common interests of Czech Republic and Japan: opportunities on the horizon for defence industry Czech Republic Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces 25 Jan 2023 -- The First Deputy Minister of Defence František Šulc discussed the opportunities for cooperation with his Japanese counterpart Toshiro Ino. For the Czech Republic and the domestic defence industry, cooperation with Japan bears a huge potential - Tokyo intends to spend 2% of GDP on defence until 2027, pushing Japan to the third place in defence spending behind the U.S. and China. Both countries also share their perspective on the current security issues.
Japanese partners tour US Army vessel to better understand capabilities Army News 25 Jan 2023 -- Japan Ground Self-Defense Force leaders toured a U.S. Army landing craft utility vessel here Wednesday as part of a familiarization event hosted by the 10th Support Group.
Submarine Group 7 Hosts Japanese Submarine Officers in Yokosuka US Navy 25 Jan 2023 -- Commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7/Commander, Task Force (CTF) 74 hosted Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) submarine officers at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan to discuss the roles and responsibilities of CTF 74 as well as U.S. Navy submarine officers' career milestones, Jan. 19.
Japanese Buddhists back selection of next Dalai Lama by Tibetans, not China Radio Free Asia 24 Jan 2023 -- Japanese Buddhists say they believe Tibetans should determine the successor to the Dalai Lama in accordance with their Buddhist belief in the principle of rebirth, and that the Chinese government should have no say in the controversial centuries-old selection method.
Yokota AB aids Space Systems Command in historic US-Japan space partnership US Air Force 21 Jan 2023 -- Yokota Air Base's very own 374th Mission Support Group and hosted Air Mobility Command unit, the 730th Air Mobility Squadron, assisted the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to deliver the first of two payloads to be hosted on Japan's Geo-based Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, Jan. 17.
Japan to Downgrade Disease Status of COVID-19 VOA 20 Jan 2023 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday he will downgrade the status of COVID-19 in the next three months to a Class 5 disease, the same level as seasonal influenza, and will re-examine pandemic preventive measures such as mask wearing.
Building a modern partnership rooted in shared values: Minister spends week in Japan to boost ties Gov.UK 20 Jan 2023 -- In a milestone year for Japan, as it assumes its G7 presidency, the UK has committed to doing more with one of its closest Indo-Pacific partners to boost ties and robustly defend democracy, peace and freedom.
Japan Detects New Bird Flu Outbreak, Will Cull Another 450,000 Chickens Sputnik 19 Jan 2023 -- A new outbreak of bird flu has been detected in the Japanese prefecture of Gunma and the culling of 450,000 chickens has already started, Japanese news agency reported on Thursday, citing the data of the local administration.
Japan, India drills signal deepening military cooperation Radio Free Asia 18 Jan 2023 -- The first joint combat air drills between Japan and India are underway, signaling a deepening of the two country's security ties as China continues to exert power and influence in the Asia-Pacific.
Japanese Coast Guard Ship Runs Aground in Sea of Japan, Reports Say Sputnik 18 Jan 2023 -- Japanese coast guard patrol ship Echigo has run aground off Niigata Prefecture in the Sea of Japan, local media reported on Wednesday.
Japan May Start Developing Cruise Missiles With Interchangeable Warheads in 2023 Sputnik 17 Jan 2023 -- The Japanese government has decided to start developing cruise missiles with interchangeable warheads with a range of over 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), as early as the the current year, Japanese media reported on Tuesday.
Japan, India start fighter jet drills 'with growing military ambitions instigated by US against China' Global Times 16 Jan 2023 -- Japan and India on Monday launched their first joint fighter jet exercise, a move analysts said exposed the two countries' growing military ambitions against China under the instigation of the US.
Japan, India Start Air Defense Military Drills Near Tokyo Sputnik 16 Jan 2023 -- Japan and India have started the Veer Guardian joint military exercises in the vicinity of Tokyo to boost tactical and technical skills and deepen the bilateral defense cooperation, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) said on Monday.
Chinese embassies require travelers from Japan and SK entering China to take 48-hour nucleic acid tests Global Times 16 Jan 2023 -- Chinese embassies in Japan and South Korea said in statements on Sunday that travelers to China must take nucleic acid tests within 48 hours before their departure, and those who show negative results will be allowed to come to China.
Russia's Medvedev: Japan's new PM betraying Hiroshima victims Press TV 14 Jan 2023 -- Russia's former president Dmitry Medvedev says Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has betrayed the rights of hundreds of thousands of victims of US nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
China rages against US, Japan's increasingly anti-Beijing alliance Press TV 14 Jan 2023 -- China speaks out after the United States and Japan vowed to further solidify their alliance against Beijing, which the allies have identified as a mutual threat.
China Asks US, Japan Not to Turn Asia-Pacific Region Into Wrestling Ring Sputnik 14 Jan 2023 -- Tokyo announced plans to more than double defense spending last month in what is shaping up to be the island nation's largest military buildup since World War II. Japanese officials justified the spending by citing alleged regional threats posed by China and North Korea.
China urges U.S., Japan not to become disrupters of a stable Asia-Pacific: FM spokesperson People's Daily 14 Jan 2023 -- China urges the United States and Japan to abandon the Cold War mentality and ideological bias, stop creating imaginary enemies and stop trying to sow the seeds of a new Cold War in the Asia-Pacific, and not to become disruptors of a stable Asia-Pacific, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
U.S., Japan reiterate importance of maintaining peace across Taiwan Strait CNA 14 Jan 2023 -- The United States and Japan on Friday reiterated that the maintaining of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is an indispensable element of security and prosperity in the international community.
Malaysian, Japanese coast guards hold South China Sea security drill Radio Free Asia 13 Jan 2023 -- The Japan Coast Guard on Friday concluded security drills to train its Malaysian counterpart on how to repel foreign intruders in the disputed South China Sea where Beijing has grown increasingly assertive against other claimant states.
The United States and Japan Sign Framework Agreement on Space Cooperation US Dept. of State 13 Jan 2023 -- "Today I joined Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, and other dignitaries to sign an agreement more than 10 years in the making."
Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emmanuel at the Signing of a U.S.-Japan Space Cooperation Framework Agreement US Dept. of State 13 Jan 2023
Japan Undecided on Imposing Price Cap on Russian Petroleum Products - Spokesperson Sputnik 13 Jan 2023 -- Japan has not determined its stance regarding the newly discussed price gap on Russian oil products, the Japanese Foreign Ministry Deputy Press Secretary Okano Yukiko said.
Biden Commends Kishida for Japan's Military Spending Boost VOA 13 Jan 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday commended Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for boosting Japan's military spending and drastically changing its defense posture, and he called out threats from China, North Korea and Russia as reasons behind the two countries' decision to ramp up their collective security.
Remarks by Vice President Harris and Prime Minister Kishida of Japan Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 13 Jan 2023
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida of Japan Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 13 Jan 2023
Joint Statement of the United States and Japan The White House 13 Jan 2023
Readout of Vice President Harris's Meeting with Prime Minister Kishida of Japan The White House 13 Jan 2023
Japan joining US' chip export ban against China could leave its semiconductor industry stifled: experts Global Times 13 Jan 2023 -- Japan, once a semiconductor giant half a century ago but then brutally beaten down by the US, is reportedly moving to join the US in expanding chip export controls on China, as leaders of the two countries are set to meet on Friday.
UK's Indo-Pacific tilt through defense pact with Japan 'exceeds ability, goes against peace trend' Global Times 13 Jan 2023 -- A big question mark hangs over whether the UK has the ability or finances to support its ambition to boost its presence in the Asia-Pacific region while its major security focus lies in Europe, said Chinese observers commenting on the signing of the defense pact between the UK and Japan during Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to London.
UK, Japan ink 'historic' defense pact Radio Free Asia 12 Jan 2023 -- The United Kingdom and Japan have signed a major defense pact, praised as "historic" by the British prime minister but frowned upon by the Chinese government.
China Criticizes Britain-Japan Defense Pact VOA 12 Jan 2023 -- China criticized a defense pact signed Wednesday between Britain and Japan that could see troops deployed on each other's territory. Both London and Tokyo have described China as a "challenge" in the Asia-Pacific region.
Closer military ties with US after '2+2' talks put Japan in riskier and sacrificial position Global Times 12 Jan 2023 -- The US and Japan are continuing to undermine regional peace and stability in 2023, as top defense and diplomatic officials from both countries vowed to strengthen their military alliance and security cooperation, citing the "greatest strategic challenge" from China. Chinese experts said that a closer military alliance with the US, while adopting a more aggressive posture, would mean a more dangerous position for Japan, and the provocative military alliance would not be welcomed by regional countries.
US to base mobile Marine unit on Japan's Okinawa island Radio Free Asia 12 Jan 2023 -- The United States and Japan have agreed to further boost their military alliance with a plan to deploy a new Marine unit to an island chain near Taiwan amid rising strategic challenges from China.
US to deploy upgraded Marine unit on Japan's Okinawa: Defense sec. Press TV 12 Jan 2023 -- US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says Washington will deploy a new missile-armed mobile Marine unit across Japan's southern island of Okinawa, as Washington and Tokyo step up military cooperation meant to deter China.
DOD, Japan MOD Sign Technology and Security of Supply Arrangements DoD 12 Jan 2023 -- On Jan. 12, 2023, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Japan Minister of Defense HAMADA Yasukazu signed the bilateral Memorandum of Understanding for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Projects (RDT&E) and a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) between the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Japanese Ministry of Defense (MOD).
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Japanese Minister of Defense Hamada Yasukazu at the Pentagon DoD 12 Jan 2023
Austin, Hamada Sign Documents to Strengthen Alliance Interoperability DoD News 12 Jan 2023 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada signed documents that will further strengthen the U.S.-Japanese Security Alliance today at the Pentagon.
US, Japan to expand security alliance into space to counter China Press TV 12 Jan 2023 -- The United States and Japan say they are extending security alliance to space, in a push to defend against attacks on satellites in order to counter the growing power of China.
Japan Starts Construction of Military Base on Kagoshima's Uninhabited Island, Reports Say Sputnik 12 Jan 2023 -- Japan has started a construction of the Self-Defense Forces' military base on an uninhabited island in southwestern prefecture Kagoshima to relocate military exercises using US carrier-borne fighter jets, press reported on Thursday, citing the Japanese Defense Ministry.
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa and Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu at a Joint Press Availability DoD 11 Jan 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio Prime Minister of Canada 12 Jan 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio. The leaders reaffirmed the strength of Canada and Japan's strategic partnership as well as their shared commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. The leaders committed to continue working closely to grow our economies, create good jobs in both countries, strengthen the rules-based international system, and improve regional security, including through Canada's recently announced Indo-Pacific Strategy and Japan's National Security Strategy.
U.S., Japan reaffirm stance on Taiwan in '2+2' meeting CNA 12 Jan 2023 -- The U.S.' and Japan's top diplomats and military officials stated after the "2+2" U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee on Wednesday that the two countries' basic position on Taiwan remains unchanged, while reiterating the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait for the international community.
PM meeting with Prime Minister Kishida of Japan: 11 January 2023 Gov.UK 11 Jan 2023 -- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosted the Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, at the Tower of London today.
Prime Minister hosts Japanese PM and agrees historic defence agreement Gov.UK 11 Jan 2023 -- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set to sign major defence agreement with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on his visit to London.
U.S. and Japanese Leaders Chart Path to Strengthen 'Cornerstone' Alliance DoD News 11 Jan 2023 -- U.S. and Japanese security officials have announced a series of initiatives that will strengthen the alliance between the two nations and help guarantee a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Fact Sheet: Joint Statement of the 2023 U.S.–Japan Security Consultative Committee ("2+2") DOD 11 Jan 2023
Joint Statement of the 2023 U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee ("2+2") DoD 11 Jan 2023 -- Secretary of State Blinken, Secretary of Defense Austin, Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi, and Minister of Defense Hamada (referred to collectively as "the Ministers") convened the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee (SCC) in Washington, D.C., on January 11, 2023.
US, Japan Deepen Alliance to Deter Rising Chinese Military Threats VOA 11 Jan 2023 -- The United States and Japan deepened their strategic alliance and outlined actions in a joint statement Wednesday designed to deter intensifying Chinese military threats in the East China Sea and around Taiwan.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, And Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu At a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 11 Jan 2023
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi US Dept. of State 11 Jan 2023
China Imposes New Travel Curbs on South Korean, Japanese Travelers VOA 11 Jan 2023 -- China is taking further retaliatory steps against South Korea and Japan over the two countries' strict coronavirus testing requirements on Chinese visitors.
In reciprocal move, China halts ROK, Japan visas People's Daily 11 Jan 2023 -- China has suspended issuing visas for South Korean and Japanese citizens as Beijing urged countries to adopt a fact-based response to the COVID-19 pandemic and vowed to take reciprocal measures against discrimi-natory entry restrictions.
China announces first countermeasure against discriminatory travel curbs Global Times 11 Jan 2023 -- China imposed its first countermeasure on Tuesday toward discriminatory and unnecessary travel restrictions against travelers from China by suspending short-term visas for South Korean citizens who wants to visit China. The latest measure is considered as China's direct and reasonable response to protect its own legitimate interests, particularly after some countries are continuing hyping up China's epidemic situation by putting travel restrictions for political manipulation despite that many public health experts around the globe have criticized it as a "toxic trend."
China Coast Guard vessels patrol Diaoyu Islands PLA Daily 10 Jan 2023 -- China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels patrol in China's territorial waters surrounding the Diaoyu Islands on Tuesday, according to a news release on the CCG's official Wechat account on January 10, 2023.
China 'well prepared' as US looks to put Japan in actual combat frontlines Global Times 10 Jan 2023 -- The US plans to set up a rapid reaction Marine unit throughout Japan's Okinawa islands within a few years, media reported on Tuesday, one day ahead of the 2023 US-Japan Security Consultative Committee meeting in Washington, DC. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also plans to talk with US President Joe Biden on January 13 after concluding his ongoing Europe and UK tour.
Roman Mashovets and the Ambassador of Japan discussed ways of practical cooperation in providing assistance to Ukraine President of Ukraine 09 Jan 2023
US, Japan Discuss Extension of Security Umbrella Into Space Sputnik 09 Jan 2023 -- Tokyo and Washington are planning to include the protection of key Japanese satellites to the Article 5 of the bilateral security treaty, Japanese media reported.
IAF & JAPAN AIR SELF DEFENCE FORCE SET TO EXERCISE JOINTLY IN JAPAN India PIB 07 Jan 2023 -- To promote Air Defence cooperation between the countries, India and Japan are all set to hold the joint Air Exercise, 'Veer Guardian-2023' involving the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan from 12 January 2023 to 26 January 2023. The Indian contingent participating in the air exercise will include four Su-30 MKI, two C-17 & one IL-78 aircraft, while the JASDF will be participating with four F-2 & four F-15 aircraft.
Russia wary of potential Japanese military buildup near its borders Press TV 03 Jan 2023 -- Russia warns it could take retaliatory steps against potential military buildup by Japan near a set of islands that are disputed by both countries.
Japan Scrambles Military to Keep Track of Chinese Naval Movements in Pacific Sputnik 02 Jan 2023 -- Japanese Armed Forces moved in response to maneuvers by a Chinese aircraft carrier and several other warships that sailed into the Pacific past the Okinawa islands in December.
South Korea, US, Japan Say North's 'Provocations' Will Deepen Its Isolation Sputnik 01 Jan 2023 -- Senior diplomats from South Korea, the United States and Japan held three-way phone consultations, condemning Pyongyang's first missile launch in 2023 and warning that such "provocations" will drive the country into further isolation, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.

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