March 2023 - Japan Special Weapons News

All foreigners in China must abide by Chinese laws, says Chinese ambassador over detention of Japanese national on suspicion of espionage Global Times 30 Mar 2023 -- Chinese Ambassador in Japan Wu Jianghao said on Wednesday that China is a country under the rule of law, and all foreign nationals in China must abide by Chinese laws, noting Japan should strengthen education and inform its citizens, in response to the recent detention of a Japanese national on suspicion of spying.
Philippines, Japan Hold 5th Maritime Dialogue Philippines DFA 29 Mar 2023 -- The Philippines and Japan held their 5th Maritime Dialogue on March 29, in Tokyo, Japan. The talks covered key components of the two countries' active engagement in the field of maritime cooperation.
Whatever Japan's textbook says, the fact that Diaoyu Islands belong to China won't change: Chinese FM Global Times 29 Mar 2023 -- China is deeply concerned about Japan's insidious moves on historical and territorial issues when authorizing textbooks, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Wednesday after Japan's Ministry of Education, Sports, Science and Technology approved a batch of elementary school textbooks that promote Japan's unilateral territorial claims, downplay and distort the historical facts of Japan's forced conscription and enslavement of laborers to cover up the atrocities during its colonial rule over the Korean Peninsula.
NIMCSG, JMSDF Conduct Bilateral Maritime Exercise US Navy 27 Mar 2023 -- The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) conducted a bilateral maritime exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), March 23-26.
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Call with Japan's National Security Secretariat Akiba Takeo The White House 27 Mar 2023
Ballistic Missiles Launched by North Korea Flew 350 Kilometers: Japan's Defense Ministry Sputnik 27 Mar 2023 -- The two suspected ballistic missiles launched by North Korea on Monday morning landed outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone, Japanese media report.
Chinese FM confirms detention of Japanese national on suspicion of spying Global Times 27 Mar 2023 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday that a Japanese national was under criminal detention under suspicion of engaging in espionage, saying that Chinese officials had notified the Japanese Embassy in accordance with Vienna Convention and China-Japan consular relations.
Earthquake response: Japan completes its final NATO aid flight to Türkiye NATO 24 Mar 2023 -- Japan wrapped up its support to NATO disaster relief operations in Türkiye on Friday (24 March 2023) after airlifting some 90 tons of aid to Turkish communities in need.
Taiwan Tensions Fuel Anxiety on Japan's Tiny Yonaguni Island VOA 24 Mar 2023 -- Kotaro Kobari was returning from an all-night fishing expedition in his small boat off the remote Japanese island of Yonaguni in August last year when his phone suddenly lit up with notifications showing phone calls and messages he had missed while at sea.
Japan worsens tension by hyping Taiwan question in Ukraine visit Global Times 23 Mar 2023 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Ukraine exaggerates the dangerous narrative of "Ukraine today, Taiwan tomorrow" through a joint statement to create momentum for Japan's intervention in major international events including the Ukraine crisis, further sensationalizing the so-called geopolitical and military threats from China, thereby playing up tensions and instability in the region, said experts on international affairs.
Head of the Polish Government after Meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister: Our Countries Understand Perfectly Well the Threat That Russian Imperialism Poses to World Peace Republic of Poland 22 Mar 2023 -- Almost a year has passed since Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki met Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Brussels. The topic of discussion at the time was Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Putin, Xi touch on Ukraine in Moscow talks as Japan PM turns up in Kyiv Radio Free Asia 21 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held hours of talks in Moscow on Tuesday, vowing a deeper partnership between the two anti-western, nuclear-armed powers in meetings overshadowed by a surprise trip to Ukraine by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Joint Statement on Special Global Partnership between Ukraine and Japan President of Ukraine 21 Mar 2023
Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the meeting with Fumio Kishida: Ukraine-Japan partnership strengthens global security and brings peace closer President of Ukraine 21 Mar 2023
Japanese Prime Minister Visits Kyiv As Intense Fighting Continues In Eastern Ukraine RFE/RL 21 Mar 2023 -- Russia's sustained offensive in the eastern Donetsk region has intensified, the Ukrainian military said on March 21, as Japan's prime minister met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv in a show of support that coincided with Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow.
Japan's Prime Minister Visits Ukraine in Latest Wartime Show of Solidarity VOA 21 Mar 2023 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv in a show of solidarity that came as Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Moscow.
Ruling parties of Taiwan, Japan exchange views on diplomacy, defense CNA 21 Mar 2023 -- Representatives from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) held in-person talks in Taipei on Tuesday, exchanging views on the diplomatic and national defense policies of their parties.
Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister of Japan to India (March 20, 2023) India MEA 20 Mar 2023
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement On the launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by North Korea US Dept. of State 19 Mar 2023 -- 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.
Turning to Europe? Japan Pushes Forward With Joint 6th Gen Fighter With Italy and UK Sputnik 19 Mar 2023 -- Tokyo dropped its previous intention to cooperate with Lockheed Martin after the company was reluctant to share key tech secrets crucial for the new fighter jet.
A new front: S Korea, Japan mending ties amid tensions on Korean Peninsula Press TV 18 Mar 2023 -- South Korea will fully implement a key military intelligence-sharing pact with Japan, a defense ministry official said on Saturday, as the two countries are seeking to mend ties.
Japanese, German Defense Ministers Agree to Conduct Joint Military Exercises, Reports Say Sputnik 18 Mar 2023 -- Japanese and German defense ministers, Yasukazu Hamada and Boris Pistorius, have agreed to cooperate in the military sphere and conduct joint drills, as well as start preparations for the realization of an acquisition and cross-servicing agreement (ACSA), media reported on Saturday.
Yoon's Bid to Improve Japan Ties Faces Backlash from South Korean Left VOA 17 Mar 2023 -- South Korea's left-leaning opposition forces blasted the country's president, Yoon Seok Yeol, on Friday as he returned from a summit aimed at opening a new era in South Korean-Japanese relations.
Tokyo Sanctions Three North Korean Officials in Response to ICBM Launch Sputnik 17 Mar 2023 -- The Japanese government has sanctioned three North Korean officials involved in the development of nuclear and missile programs of North Korea in response to Pyongyang's launch of a Hwasong-17 ballistic missile on Thursday, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Friday.
Global Combat Air Programme takes centre stage at DSEI Japan UK MOD 16 Mar 2023 -- The UK, Japan and Italy joined forces at DSEI Japan to showcase the new Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
China warns Japan's return to path of militarization 'dangerous' Press TV 16 Mar 2023 -- China has warned that Japan's tendency to return to the path of militarization is "very dangerous," urging Tokyo to "learn from history" and act with care in the field of military security.
Yoon Lands in Japan, as North Korea Launches ICBM VOA 16 Mar 2023 -- South Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol has landed in Japan for a rare summit with his Japanese counterpart, hours after a North Korean long-range missile launch demonstrated the countries' shared security concerns.
US holding joint drills with Canada, Japan, South Korea, India Press TV 16 Mar 2023 -- The United States has launched anti-submarine drills with Canada, India, Japan, and South Korea, according to the US Navy.
Five Indo-Pacific Nations begin Exercise Sea Dragon US Navy 15 Mar 2023 -- Two U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 "Red Lancers" and VP-45 "Pelicans" join the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), India Navy (INN), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) to begin multinational exercise Sea Dragon 23, March 15.
North Korea Launches Missile Ahead of Japan-South Korea Summit VOA 15 Mar 2023 -- North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday, hours ahead of a major Japan-South Korea summit that will focus in large part on the threat posed by Pyongyang.
North Korea Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile Toward Sea of Japan Ahead of Yoon-Kishida Meeting Sputnik 15 Mar 2023 -- Earlier Tuesday, North Korea confirmed it had launched a pair of ballistic missiles that flew a distance of about 620 kilometers over the Sea of Japan. The launch had been preceded by another launch that took place before the start of the Foal Eagle military drills.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Japanese Vice Minister Mori US Dept. of State 15 Mar 2023
America Amphibious Ready Group Completes Exercise Iron Fist US Navy 14 Mar 2023 -- Sailors assigned to the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), along with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), celebrated the completion of the 17th iteration of Exercise Iron Fist in a ceremony held on the flight deck of JMSDF landing ship tank JS Ohsumi (LST 4001), March 12.
U.S. Marines, Japanese forces conclude first Japan-based Iron Fist Exercise USMC News 13 Mar 2023 -- Today, members of the Japan Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit completed the first Japan-based Iron Fist exercise. Iron Fist is an annual exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. This iteration of Iron Fist included ships from the JMSDF for the first time, which conducted rehearsals and integration with the 31st MEU and 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment throughout the exercise.
MARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE (MPX) WITH JAPANESE MARITIME SELF DEFENCE FORCE India PIB 13 Mar 2023 -- Continuing with the conduct of Maritime Partnership Exercises (MPX) with Friendly Foreign Countries, INS Sahyadri exercised with Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ship JS Suzutsuki, an Akizuki Class Destroyer in the Arabian Sea on 11 March 2023.
EXERCISE LA PEROUSE - 2023 India PIB 13 Mar 2023 -- The third edition of the multilateral exercise La Perouse is scheduled to be conducted in the Indian Ocean Region from 13 to 14 March 2023. This edition will witness participation of personnel, ships and integral helicopters of Royal Australian Navy, French Navy, Indian Navy, Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, Royal Navy and the United States Navy.
Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Situation for Women and Girls in Afghanistan on International Women's Day US Dept. of State 08 Mar 2023 -- The following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union.
Japan's New Flagship Space Rocket H3 Fails Test Flight, Self-Destructs Sputnik 07 Mar 2023 -- The H3 rocket is designed to replace the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) current workhorse, the H-IIA rocket. It has been in development by JAXA and its commercial partner, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, for more than a decade.
Japan - E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft DSCA 07 Mar 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.381 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Nikkei voices 'regret' on Taiwan veterans spy story CNA 07 Mar 2023 -- A Japanese newspaper on Tuesday voiced "regret" over any confusion caused by a controversial story it published on Feb. 28 in which it suggested that many discharged military personnel in Taiwan later serve as spies for China.
Japan to uphold key postwar apology: PM People's Daily 06 Mar 2023 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday that his government will uphold a key postwar apology, previously issued by Japan following South Korea provided a solution to a protracted wartime labor row.
The Historic Announcements by the Governments of the Republic of Korea and Japan US Dept. of State 05 Mar 2023 -- "We welcome today's historic announcements by the Governments of the Republic of Korea and Japan regarding the conclusion of discussions on sensitive historical issues."
Statement from President Joe Biden on Japan-ROK Announcement The White House 05 Mar 2023
Japan Plans to Produce New Patriot Missile Able to Defend Against Hypersonics, Reports Say Sputnik 04 Mar 2023 -- Japan plans to test-produce a new interceptor missile for the US-supplied Patriot PAC-3 launchers in the 2023 fiscal year in a bid to add an extra layer of protection against hypersonic glide weapons, Japanese media reported on Saturday.
Joint Statement of the Quad Ministerial Meeting in New Delhi US Dept. of State 03 Mar 2023 -- The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of the Governments of Australia, India, and Japan on the occasion of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Quad Countries Express Concern Over Militarization of Disputed Asian Seas VOA 03 Mar 2023 -- In a message aimed squarely at China, foreign ministers of the Quad grouping expressed concern Friday at the militarization of disputed territories in the South and East China Seas.
EXERCISE SHINYUU MAITRI: INDIAN AIR FORCE TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT EXERCISE WITH THE JAPANESE AIR SELF DEFENCE FORCE India PIB 01 Mar 2023 -- The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri with the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF). The exercise is being organised on the side-lines of the Indo-Japan Joint Army Exercise, Dharma Guardian, which is being conducted from 13 February 2023 to 02 March 2023 at Komatsu, Japan.
Japan ups military ties with UK and Australia, worsening Asia-Pacific security Global Times 01 Mar 2023 -- Japan's Cabinet on Tuesday approved the previously signed reciprocal access agreements (RAA) with the UK and Australia, signaling Japan's ambition to diversify its defense partnership and expand militarily.

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March 2023 - Japan Special Weapons News