Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
February 2023 - Japan Special Weapons News
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- US, Japan, South Korea Launch Forum to Cut Off Chips to China VOA 28 Feb 2023 -- In a bid to outcompete China technologically, the Biden administration on Tuesday launched a new dialogue forum with Japan and South Korea on friend-shoring semiconductors as it invites companies to compete for a share of the $50 billion already approved to revitalize the U.S. chip industry.
- U.S., Djibouti, Japan Partner in Trilateral Engagement to Combat Illegal Shipping US Navy 27 Feb 2023 -- Members of the U.S. Navy's Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 8, the Djiboutian Navy, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force participated in a trilateral training engagement aboard the Japanese destroyer JS Suzutsuki based in the Port of Djibouti, Feb. 25.
- Japan to Purchase of About 400 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles From US Sputnik 27 Feb 2023 -- Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada confirmed the government's plan to purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles "to strengthen self-defense capabilities."
- Pacific exercise builds flexible air power Australia DOD 27 Feb 2023 -- Australia, the United States and Japan have wrapped up Exercise Cope North 2023 in the west Pacific.
- G7 Leaders' Statement The White House 24 Feb 2023
- President of Ukraine takes part in meeting of G7 leaders via video link President of Ukraine 24 Feb 2023
- Ukraine grateful to Japan for its support, in particular within G7 - Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine 24 Feb 2023
- U.S. and Japanese Forces Conduct Exercise Resilient Shield 2023 US Navy 23 Feb 2023 -- U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) concluded Resilient Shield 2023 onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, and various command centers throughout the region, Feb. 23.
- U.S. 7th Fleet Hosts Japan, Republic of Korea Counterparts for Trilateral Discussions US Navy 22 Feb 2023 -- Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet hosted a trilateral meeting with Fleet commanders from Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy on board USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Feb. 22.
- U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Trilateral Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise US Navy 22 Feb 2023 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Barry (DDG 52) conducted a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise in the Sea of Japan Feb. 22, alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Atago-class guided missile destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177), and Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991).
- US, South Korea, Japan Hold Joint Drills Amid North Korea Threats VOA 22 Feb 2023 -- U.S., South Korean, and Japanese warships participated in a ballistic missile defense drill in the waters east of the Korean Peninsula Wednesday, a relatively rare display of trilateral defense cooperation that has become more frequent as North Korea becomes more aggressive.
- Japan and China Hold First Security Talks Since 2019, Reports Say Sputnik 22 Feb 2023 -- Japan and China expressed their concerns over a number of security issues to each other on Wednesday as part of their first security dialogue since 2019, with a view to boosting mutual trust, Japanese media reported.
- China, Japan hold formal security dialogue after 4 years to diffuse tension Press TV 22 Feb 2023 -- China and Japan on Wednesday kicked off their first formal security dialogue in four years in Tokyo in a move aimed at diffusing tension.
- CTF 70 IW Leaders Partner with JMSDF to Promote OPSEC for Mission Success US Navy 21 Feb 2023 -- Members of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70's Information Warfare (IW) team met with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) to exchange IW knowledge and experience, in Funakoshi, Japan, Feb. 14.
- Missiles Launched by Pyongyang on Monday Fall Outside of Japan's Exclusive Zone Sputnik 20 Feb 2023 -- North Korea launched several missiles on Monday, all of them landed outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone, Japanese media report.
- China, Japan agree to hold 1st security talks since 2019, 'signaling attempt to stabilize ties' Global Times 19 Feb 2023 -- China and Japan have agreed to hold security talks for the first time since 2019 on Wednesday after senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi met with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi for about 50 minutes during the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
- Japan, US Hold Joint Air Drills Over Sea of Japan After North Korea's Missile Launch Sputnik 19 Feb 2023 -- Japan and the United States conducted joint air exercises over the Sea of Japan in response to North Korea's recent missile launch, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) said on Sunday.
- Japan Increases Ammunition Storage Facilities: How Will the Public Take It? Sputnik 19 Feb 2023 -- In 2023, Japan's Defense Ministry plans to launch the construction of 10 large ammunition storage facilities at the bases of land and sea units of the Self-Defense Forces, including in Oita and Aomori prefectures, Japanese media reported, citing government sources.
- Statement by Hayashi Yoshimasa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan in his capacity as chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Munich Security Conference Germany Federal Foreign Office 18 Feb 2023 -- The G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative of the European Union met for the first time under the Japanese presidency in 2023 and underlined their commitment to upholding the international order based on the rule of law.
- Japanese, South Korean Military Gauge Range of North's Latest Missile Sputnik 18 Feb 2023 -- The missile fired on Saturday from North Korea can potentially travel 14,000 kilometers (8,700 miles) and reach the US mainland, Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said.
- North Korean Missile Likely to Have Fallen Within Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone, Tokyo Says Sputnik 18 Feb 2023 -- The ballistic missile launched by North Korea toward the Sea of Japan is likely to have fallen within Japan's exclusive economic zone, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Sunday.
- VISIT OF JAPANESE NAVAL SHIPS TO KOCHI India PIB 16 Feb 2023 -- Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) Ships Uraga and Awaji made port call at Kochi from 14 -16 Feb 23.Capt Nakai Eichi, Commander, Minesweeper Division One along with Commanding Officers of JS Uraga and JS Awaji called on Commodore Upal Kundu, Chief Staff Officer (Training), Southern Naval Command and discussed matters of mutual interest. The ship's crew visited professional training schools and ship of Southern Naval Command.
- INDO JAPAN JOINT TRAINING EXERCISE "DHARMA GUARDIAN" TO COMMENCE AT CAMP IMAZU IN SHIGA PROVINCE, JAPAN India PIB 16 Feb 2023 -- The 4th edition of joint military exercise, "EX DHARMA GUARDIAN", between India and Japan is being conducted at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan from 17 February to 02 March 2023. Notably, in the series of military training exercises undertaken by India with various countries, Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN which is an annual training event with Japan, is crucial and significant in terms of security challenges faced by both nations in the backdrop of current global situation.
- Japan Considering Easing Terms for Shooting Down Flying Objects Over Country, Reports Say Sputnik 15 Feb 2023 -- The Japanese government is considering easing the requirements for the use of weapons against flying objects violating its airspace amid reports of alleged Chinese surveillance balloons being sighted over Japan several years ago, Japanese media reported on Wednesday.
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Japanese Vice Minister Mori US Dept. of State 14 Feb 2023
- Japan mulls pushing up purchase of US Tomahawk cruise missiles Press TV 14 Feb 2023 -- Japan is looking to accelerate a plan to purchase long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States amid growing tensions with China and North Korea.
- Japan Reportedly Plans to Buy US' Tomahawk Missiles Sputnik 14 Feb 2023 -- Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada has announced plans to sign a contract with the United States to buy Tomahawk cruise missiles, a Japanese news agency reported.
- Deputy Secretary Wendy R. Sherman And Japanese Vice Minister Mori Takeo and Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Minister Cho Hyundong at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 13 Feb 2023
- Joint Statement on the U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Ministerial Meeting US Dept. of State 13 Feb 2023 -- The following is the joint statement released by the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and the Vice Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Republic of Korea following a trilateral meeting in Washington, D.C.
- Japan Says Chinese Navy Vessel Enters Its Territorial Waters Near Yakushima Island Sputnik 12 Feb 2023 -- A Chinese navy survey vessel entered Japanese territorial waters near islands close to the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima, marking the 10th entry by the country's survey ship into Japan's waters, the Japanese Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
- Philippines, Japan bolster defense alliance over 'challenging' security environment Radio Free Asia 09 Feb 2023 -- The Philippines and Japan agreed to strengthen their defense alliance and to give troops from Tokyo easier access to its Southeast Asian neighbor, their leaders said Thursday, as both nations face security challenges involving China.
- Philippines' Marcos visits Japan amid geopolitical, regional tensions Radio Free Asia 08 Feb 2023 -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. embarked Wednesday on a four-day working visit to Japan to boost investment and defense ties, days after his government agreed to give U.S. forces greater access to military bases amid Chinese threats to Taiwan.
- Japan Seeking to Reach Peace Treaty With Russia on South Kurils: Prime Minister Sputnik 07 Feb 2023 -- The Japanese government regards the situation with Moscow and Tokyo not signing the peace agreement on the South Kuril Islands as regrettable, and Japan is committed to the resolution of territorial issues and concluding a peace treaty, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday.
- Tokyo Studying Data on Chinese Balloon as Similar Objects Appeared Over Japan Sputnik 06 Feb 2023 -- Japan is analyzing information related to the appearance of a Chinese balloon over the United States, as similar objects appeared over Japan in 2020 and 2021, Japanese Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihiko Isozaki said on Monday.
- China could 'make strategic response' if US deploys medium-range missiles in Japan Global Times 06 Feb 2023 -- The US and Japan will discuss new weapons deployment, including medium-range missiles, Tomahawk cruise missiles and long-range hypersonic weapons, in some Japanese islands close to China's Taiwan under the pretext of "defense", according to some media reports. Chinese military analysts warn that the plan poses a serious threat to regional countries including China, North Korea and Russia. China is right and capable of making a "strategic response" to counter the potential provocative act, they noted.
- US considers deploying medium-range missiles to Japan against China: Report Press TV 05 Feb 2023 -- The United States has suggested deploying medium-range missiles in Japan as part of a plan for a military buildup against China along the East and South China Seas, according to a report.
- Japan to Authorize Deployment of US Missiles if Washington Initiates Talks, Reports Say Sputnik 05 Feb 2023 -- The Japanese government is ready to consider the deployment of US medium-range missiles on its territory if Washington initiates official negotiations on this matter, Japanese press reported, citing an informed source.
- Quad Senior Cyber Group Joint Cybersecurity Statement The White House 02 Feb 2023
- Japan urged to act prudently on historical issues, Taiwan question amid NATO pressure Global Times 03 Feb 2023 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang urged Japan to keep its promises and act prudently on historical issues, on the Taiwan question and in the field of military security. It comes amid efforts by NATO to seek stronger ties with the country to counter China.
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