Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
October 2024 - Japan Special Weapons News
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- Joint Statement on the DPRK Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile US Dept. of State 31 Oct 2024 -- The text of the following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
- After vote, Japan faces new era of political instability VOA 28 Oct 2024 -- Japan faced a period of political instability on Monday after its longtime ruling party suffered its worst election performance in 15 years, leaving Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba under pressure to resign and casting doubt on the makeup of the next government.
- Ruling Coalition Loses Majority in Japan's Parliament Lower House for 1st Time in 15 Years Sputnik 28 Oct 2024 -- The ruling coalition in Japan, which is made up of the Liberal Democratic party (LDP) and the Komeito, failed to secure majority in the lower house of the country's parliament for the first time in 15 years, according to the election results released on Monday.
- Joint Readout of the Trilateral National Security Advisors meeting between the United States, the Republic of Korea and Japan The White House 25 Oct 2024
- Japan - Subsonic Sea-Skimming Aerial Targets and Follow-On Technical Support DSCA 25 Oct 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of Subsonic Sea-Skimming Aerial Targets, Follow-On Technical Support, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $113 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with National Security Advisor Akiba Takeo of Japan The White House 25 Oct 2024
- Readout of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin's travel to Japan US Air Force 24 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin traveled to Japan on Oct. 14 to underscore the unwavering and ironclad U.S. commitment to the defense of Japan.
- F-35B test jet begins sea trials with Japanese multi-functional destroyer in eastern Pacific Ocean US Navy 21 Oct 2024 -- A U.S. F-35 Lightning II aircraft landed aboard Japan's Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) for the first time Oct. 20 off the southern coast of California to begin developmental test aboard the allies' largest ship.
- 2024 Quad Cyber Challenge Joint Statement US Dept. of State 21 Oct 2024 -- The following text was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, India, and Japan.
- Japan - Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2B Tactical Missiles DSCA 18 Oct 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2B Tactical Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $360 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- China says coast guard expelled Japanese vessel for 'illegal' entry into territorial waters Press TV 17 Oct 2024 -- China says its coast guard has expelled a Japanese fishing boat for illegal entry into its territorial waters near contested islands in the East China Sea.
- Joint Statement on the Republic of Korea-U.S.-Japan Trilateral Vice Foreign Ministerial Meeting US Dept. of State 16 Oct 2024 -- "The 1st Vice Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea Kim Hong Kyun, the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America Kurt M. Campbell, and the Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Okano Masataka met in Seoul on October 16, 2024."
- Japanese PM Ishiba's "Asian NATO" idea meets criticism People's Daily 14 Oct 2024 -- The new Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's concept for an "Asian NATO" has faced an outpouring of criticism in Southeast Asia.
- PH Marines, counterparts from 5 nations to join 'KAMANDAG' drills Philippine News Agency 11 Oct 2024 -- Elite troops of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and their counterparts from the United States, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Australia will participate in this year's "KAMANDAG 08-24" exercises on Oct. 15-25.
- Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink's Call with Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan Counterparts Concerning Developments in the DPRK US Dept. of State 09 Oct 2024 -- Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink held a call with ROK Vice Foreign Minister for Strategy and Intelligence Cho Koo-rae, and Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Namazu Hiroyuki on October 8 to discuss concerning developments in the DPRK.
- India hosts Australia, Japan and U.S. forces in Exercise Malabar 2024 US Navy 09 Oct 2024 -- Australia, Japan, and U.S. forces joined the host Indian Navy for an opening ceremony to celebrate the launch of field-training exercise Malabar 2024 in Vishakhapatnam, India, on Oct. 9.
- China appreciates positive signals sent by new Japanese cabinet: FM Global Times 09 Oct 2024 -- China and Japan are close neighbors, and that mutual cooperation and shared development are in the fundamental interests of both peoples, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during phone talks on Wednesday with Japan's newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs Takeshi Iwaya. Wang expressed his hope that the new Japanese cabinet would bring new momentum and foster fresh developments in China-Japan relations.
- China tries to silence critics in Japan, new report finds VOA 09 Oct 2024 -- China has used transnational harassment and intimidation to prevent Chinese people living in Japan from engaging in protests and activism, a new report by Human Rights Watch said.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Japan's Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen DoD 08 Oct 2024
- PH, Japan air forces hold disaster response drills in Cebu Philippine News Agency 04 Oct 2024 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) kicked off the "Doshin-Bayanihan 2024" exercises focused on humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) in Cebu, in line with the two nations' joint efforts to enhance disaster response capabilities.
- Analysts: Japan's new prime minister may seek nuclear consulting body with US VOA 04 Oct 2024 -- Japan's new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, who began his term this week, may advocate for forming a nuclear body with the United States that is similar to an arrangement between the U.S. and South Korea aimed at planning for nuclear warfare contingencies.
- Allies, Partners Conduct Operations in South China Sea DoD News 03 Oct 2024 -- The Royal Australian Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force, the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, the Royal New Zealand Navy, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Navy conducted a maritime cooperation activity within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, last weekend.
- The President Met with the Ambassador of Japan to Ukraine and Thanked Him for Strengthening Bilateral Relations President of Ukraine 02 Oct 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya US Dept. of State 02 Oct 2024
- Readout of President Biden's Call with Prime Minister Ishiba of Japan The White House 01 Oct 2024
- Ishiba elected Japanese PM, set to unveil cabinet People's Daily 01 Oct 2024 -- Shigeru Ishiba, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning a majority of votes in both houses of parliament.
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