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June 2025 - Japan Special Weapons News
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- QUAD Nations Launch First-Ever 'At Sea Observer Mission' to Boost Maritime Cooperation India PIB 30 Jun 2025 -- In a significant stride toward strengthening maritime security and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific, the Coast Guards of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia have launched the first-ever 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission' under the Wilmington Declaration
- Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda (Statement by Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 30 Jun 2025
- Joint Statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers on Iran and the Middle East Canada 30 Jun 2025
- Minister Akazawa's Telephone Talk with Secretary Lutnick Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 29 Jun 2025
- Japan-U.S. Consultation on U.S. Tariff Measures Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 Jun 2025
- Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 27 Jun 2025
- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton concludes joint operations with Japan and Philippine Coast Guards US Coast Guard 26 Jun 2025 -- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) departed Kagoshima June 20, following in-port and at-sea engagements with Japan Coast Guard (JCG), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Japan government officials.
- Lee Jae-myung affirms strengthening cooperation with Japan and China, 'placing emphasis on pragmatic diplomacy and ties with neighbors' Global Times 26 Jun 2025 -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said Thursday the world is now facing unprecedented protectionism and security uncertainties, pledging to turn such global crises into opportunities to maximize the national interest. He also affirmed his commitment to strengthening cooperation with Japan and China, based on the South Korea-US alliance, according to Yonhap News Agency.
- China rejects Japan's groundless accusation over East China Sea development, says activities are within undisputed Chinese jurisdiction: FM spokesperson Global Times 25 Jun 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry regarding the Japanese government's protest on Tuesday over China's construction of new facilities in the East China Sea and its demand that China stop "unilateral development" activities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that China's oil and gas development activities in the East China Sea are conducted entirely within undisputed Chinese jurisdiction and fall completely within China's sovereign rights and administrative authority. China does not accept Japan's groundless accusations.
- Ministry of National Defense: Minister Wellington Koo Meets Japanese House of Representatives Member Takayuki Kobayashi ROC MND 25 Jun 2025
- Japan's security aid to help PAF boost maritime domain awareness Philippine News Agency 25 Jun 2025 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Japan's Official Security Assistance (OSA) will enable it to enhance its maritime domain awareness (MDA) capability.
- Maritime exercise boosts alliance with Japan, US coast guards - PCG Philippine News Agency 25 Jun 2025 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Wednesday the recently concluded trilateral maritime exercise with the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has enhanced the three countries' alliance on coast guard safety and security.
- Meeting between Foreign Minister Iwaya and National Security Advisor Wi Sunglac of the ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Jun 2025
- Meeting between NATO Secretary General and Indo-Pacific Partners (Overview) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Jun 2025
- Informal Talks between Foreign Minister IWAYA and Dutch Prime Minister SCHOOF Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Jun 2025
- The G7 Foreign Minister's Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Jun 2025
- Japan-Germany Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Jun 2025
- Japan-Canada Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Jun 2025
- Japan-U.S. Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Jun 2025
- U.S., Australia, and Japan Strengthen Ties During Southern Jackaroo 25 US Navy 24 Jun 2025 -- U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Marine Rotational Force - Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) arrived in Townsville to train alongside the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 25, a multi-lateral exercise held from May 25 through June 13, 2025 at the Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia.
- PAF also considering Japan-made aircraft for future projects Philippine News Agency 24 Jun 2025 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday said Japanese-made multi-role fighters (MRFs) can be considered for acquisition to modernize its defense capabilities.
- Meeting between Foreign Minister Iwaya and NATO Secretary General Rutte Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 24 Jun 2025
- U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities - (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 23 Jun 2025
- Entry into force of the Japan-Ukraine Agreement on the Security of Information Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 23 Jun 2025
- Japan scraps '2+2' talks with US after defense spending hike demand sparks anger in Tokyo: media Global Times 22 Jun 2025 -- Japan has scrapped the planned July 1 meeting in Washington of foreign and defense ministers (known as "2+2") with the US, media reported Sunday, citing an unofficial overture from Washington requesting Tokyo to increase its defense spending to 3.5 percent of GDP. According to the Financial Times (FT), the demand sparked anger in Tokyo.
- 2 Japanese naval ships in Manila for goodwill visit Philippine News Agency 21 Jun 2025 -- The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels JS Ise and JS Suzunami docked at Port Area in Manila on Saturday for a goodwill visit, the Japanese Embassy in Manila said.
- Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 20 Jun 2025
- Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Arrives in Kagoshima, Leads Joint Operations with Partner Coast Guards US Coast Guard 20 Jun 2025 -- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) arrived in Kagoshima, Japan, June 16 to conduct the first-ever trilateral operations between the U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) within Japan's territorial waters.
- Japan-Israel Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 20 Jun 2025
- The 10th Japan-U.S. Cyber Dialogue Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 19 Jun 2025 -- On Wednesday, June 18th, The 10th Japan-U.S. Cyber Dialogue was held in Tokyo.
- G7 summit ends in disputes People's Daily 19 Jun 2025 -- The Group of Seven (G7) summit wrapped up in Canada on Tuesday with no joint communique but some stark frictions.
- PCG visits Kagoshima to boost defense, security ties with Japan, US Philippine News Agency 18 Jun 2025 -- A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) delegation has visited the 10th Regional Headquarters of the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Kagoshima to boost defense and security cooperation in the maritime region.
- Japan conducts maritime law enforcement drill with US, Philippines while ex-official hypes 'China threat' Global Times 18 Jun 2025 -- Japanese, the US, and Philippine maritime law enforcement agencies have conducted a new round of joint exercises this week in Japanese waters. Japan, which continuously engages in maritime actions along with other countries, has been propagating the "Chinese military threat" by closely monitoring the movements of Chinese aircraft carriers while an ex-official speculated about China's normal law enforcement actions near the Diaoyu Islands.
- Taiwan thanks G7 members for supporting cross-strait peace, stability CNA 18 Jun 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) members for their support of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and their concerns about China's destabilizing activities in the region.
- Financial Support and Ukraine's Recovery: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Meets with Shigeru Ishiba President of Ukraine 18 Jun 2025
- U.S., Australia, and Japan strengthen ties during Southern Jackaroo 25 USMC News 18 Jun 2025 -- U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Marine Rotational Force - Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) arrived in Townsville to train alongside the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) during Exercise Southern Jackaroo 25, a multi-lateral exercise held from May 25 through June 13, 2025 at the Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia.
- G7 leaders meet for final day without Trump People's Daily 18 Jun 2025 -- The Group of Seven (G7) leaders met for the final day of the two-day summit in Kananaskis in the province of Alberta, Canada, on Tuesday without U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 Jun 2025
- Japan-ROK Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 Jun 2025
- G7 Leaders' Statement on Transnational Repression Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jun 2025
- Navy: No China coordinated patrol during PH-Japan WPS maritime drill Philippine News Agency 17 Jun 2025 -- A ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official on Tuesday disputed Chinese claims that it conducted coordinated air and maritime patrol as Filipino and Japanese military units were holding their second bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last week.
- Japan-Ukraine Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 Jun 2025
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy: G7 Countries Must Invest in Ukrainian Defense Technologies and Strengthen Sanctions Against Russia President of Ukraine 17 Jun 2025
- G7 Kananaskis Summit - Overview of Session 5 "A strong and sovereign Ukraine" Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 Jun 2025 -- On June 17, commencing at 10:20 a.m. (local time. 1:20 a.m. on June 18, Japan time.) for approximately 60 minutes, Mr. ISHBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, attended the G7 Kananaskis Summit Session 5 "A strong and sovereign Ukraine".
- Japan-Australia Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 Jun 2025
- Japan-Germany Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025
- Japan-Canada Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025
- Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025
- G7 Kananaskis Summit - Overview of Session 4 "Making the world secure" Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025
- G7 Leaders' statement on recent developments between Israel and Iran Prime Minister of Canada 16 Jun 2025
- Japan-Iran Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025
- Delisting of One Individual Designated for Asset Freezing and Other Measures against Terrorists and Others Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025 -- In line with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions 1267, 1989, and 2253, Japan has been applying asset freezing and other measures on a total of 540 terrorists-affiliated individuals and entities.
- G7 Leaders Confront New Crisis In Middle East At Summit Also Expected To Discuss Ukraine War RFE/RL 16 Jun 2025 -- Israel and Iran kept up their attacks on each other on June 15 as leaders of the Group of Seven began gathering in Canada for a summit expected to discuss the fighting and ways to keep the conflict from further escalating.
- PH, Japan conduct 2nd bilateral exercises in WPS Philippine News Agency 15 Jun 2025 -- Filipino military units and their counterparts from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted the second bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) within the West Philippine Sea (WPS) over the weekend, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Sunday.
- Minister Akazawa's Telephone Talk with Secretary Lutnick Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 15 Jun 2025
- Japan-U.S. Consultation on U.S. Tariff Measures Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 14 Jun 2025
- Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 13 Jun 2025
- Situation surrounding Israel's attack against Iran (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi) Ministry of Foregn Affairs of Japan 13 Jun 2025
- China has clearly stated solemn position on Japanese jet's intrusion into Chinese fleet's training zone: FM Global Times 13 Jun 2025 -- At a press briefing of the Chinese Foreign Ministry (FM) on Friday, a reporter noted that the Chinese side said on Thursday that last week, a Japan Air Self-Defense Force jet intruded into the Chinese fleet's training zone, seriously disrupting normal training activities, and Japan's close-in reconnaissance on China's routine military operations constitutes the root cause of maritime and aerial security risks. The reporter said that Japan's Ministry of Defense on Friday called this "unacceptable," and asked China's comments.
- Japan urged to stop dangerous provocations: China's National Defense Ministry responds to 'aircraft carriers' unusual close operation' Global Times 13 Jun 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry on Japanese Ministry of Defense's claim that two Chinese aircraft carriers were operating simultaneously in the Pacific for the first time, and that Chinese carrier-based aircraft came "unusually close" to a Japanese military patrol plane, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that recently, the Chinese Navy's Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carrier groups conducted routine training in the Western Pacific.
- Japan-U.S. Summit Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 13 Jun 2025
- FM responds to Japan's claim of 'abnormal approach' by Chinese fighter jet to Japanese military patrol aircraft Global Times 12 Jun 2025 -- On Thursday, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian presided over the regular press conference. An AFP reporter asked about Japan's claim that a Chinese fighter jet had an "abnormal approach" to a Japanese military patrol aircraft over the Pacific - to which Japan expressed serious concern - inquiring whether the Foreign Ministry could provide further details and a response. Lin responded that China's activities in the relevant maritime and airspace are fully in compliance with international law and international practices.
- Japanese aircraft intruded into Chinese fleet's training zone; China's handling professional, law-abiding: Chinese Embassy in Japan Global Times 12 Jun 2025 -- When asked to comment on Japan's representations to China regarding Chinese aircraft carrier-based fighter jets approaching and intercepting a Japanese patrol aircraft performing surveillance missions, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Japan stated that the training conducted by the Chinese Navy's aircraft carrier-based fighter jets in the western Pacific Ocean is routine training organized in accordance with the annual plan. It is fully consistent with international law and international practices, and does not target any specific country or objective, the spokesperson said.
- FM responds to Japan's claim of 'abnormal approach' by Chinese fighter jet to Japanese military patrol aircraft Global Times 12 Jun 2025 -- On Thursday, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian presided over the regular press conference. An AFP reporter asked about Japan's claim that a Chinese fighter jet had an "abnormal approach" to a Japanese military patrol aircraft over the Pacific - to which Japan expressed serious concern - inquiring whether the Foreign Ministry could provide further details and a response. Lin responded that China's activities in the relevant maritime and airspace are fully in compliance with international law and international practices.
- China urges Japan to cease dangerous close-in reconnaissance activities Global Times 12 Jun 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry urged Japan to cease its dangerous close-in reconnaissance activities on Thursday, after Japan's Defense Ministry claimed an "abnormal close encounter" between the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy aircraft carrier Shandong and a Japanese patrol plane over the Pacific Ocean.
- The 1st Japan-EU Security and Defence Dialogue Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 12 Jun 2025
- Press Conference by Foreign Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 11 Jun 2025
- Japan-France Consultation on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 11 Jun 2025
- Lithuania and Japan launch a new phase of defence industry cooperation, says Vice Minister of National Defence L. Maskaliovienė Lithuania MND 10 Jun 2025 -- Vice Minister of National Defence Loreta Maskaliovienė conducted a formal visit to Japan on June 8-10 where she opened the Lithuania-Japan Business Forum. The event in Tokyo addressed the ecosystem of the Lithuanian defence industry and opportunities of cooperation. Approx. 20 Lithuanian and Japanese defence industry companies were represented at the event.
- Activities fully in line with intl law and intl practices, says FM on Japan claiming two Chinese aircraft carriers seen in Pacific at same time for first time Global Times 10 Jun 2025
- Japan-New Zealand Summit Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 10 Jun 2025
- Japan-Iran Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 10 Jun 2025
- Japan-ROK Summit Telephone Talks Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 09 Jun 2025
- Chinese Foreign Ministry responds to Japanese claim on aircraft carrier Liaoning's activities near Japan Global Times 09 Jun 2025 -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday stressed that the aircraft carrier Liaoning's activities are fully consistent with international law and international practices, following the Japanese Defense Ministry's release of the Chinese carrier's recent locations which media claimed marked the first time the Liaoning has sailed beyond the second island chain.
- RAA 'defining moment' in Japan, PH defense ties - NSC Philippine News Agency 08 Jun 2025 -- The National Security Council (NSC) hailed the Japanese National Diet's ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), calling it a defining moment in Philippine-Japan defense relations.
- Japan-U.S. Consultation on U.S. Tariff Measures Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 07 Jun 2025
- Japan parliament approves military access pact with PH Philippine News Agency 06 Jun 2025 -- Japan's Diet on Friday approved a significant defense agreement permitting Japanese forces' deployment to the Philippines for joint military exercises with Filipino troops.
- NATO Space Commanders discuss commercial contributions to NATO Space Operations during conference at Ramstein NATO Allied Air Command 06 Jun 2025 -- Space Commander's from 19 NATO Nations and two Partner Nations, Australia and Japan, met for the annual NATO Space Operations Commanders' Conference at Allied Air Command in Ramstein, Germany, June 4 to 5, 2025.
- Japan ispace confirms lunar landing failure after loss of communication People's Daily 06 Jun 2025 -- Tokyo-based space startup ispace has officially confirmed the failure of its lunar landing mission, after losing communication with its lander during descent in the early hours of Friday.
- Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 06 Jun 2025
- Courtesy Call on State Minister Fujii by General Randall Reed, Commander, U.S. Transportation Command Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 06 Jun 2025
- Ukraine and Japan's JICA sign over USD 3 billion agreement to be repaid using revenues from frozen russian assets Ukraine Government 05 Jun 2025 -- Today, Minister of Finance of Ukraine Sergii Marchenko and Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ukraine Office Hideki Matsunaga signed a Loan Agreement.
- China's export control measures align with intl practices: Chinese FM on report claiming Suzuki halts compact cars output due to China's rare earth curbs Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- Commenting on a report claiming that due to China's export controls on rare earths, Japanese automaker Suzuki has suspended production of its main compact cars in Japan, as delays in procuring parts have also arisen, Lin Jian, spokesperson of China's Foreign Ministry, said on Thursday that the export control measures introduced by China align with international practices, which are non-discriminatory, and do not target any specific countries.
- China attaches importance to Japan PM's commitment to peaceful path: FM Global Times 04 Jun 2025 -- In response to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's remarks affirming that Japan has taken on a path of peace after the war, and this will not change in the future, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China attaches importance to his words.
- Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 03 Jun 2025
- USS Tripoli forward deploys to Japan US Navy 03 Jun 2025 -- The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) departed Naval Base San Diego May 19 to forward deploy to Sasebo, Japan, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific.
- Bloc politics, camp-based confrontation solve no problems, certainly won't intimidate China: Chinese FM on US and allies' joint statements during Shangri-La Dialogue Global Times 03 Jun 2025 -- In response to media inquiries about the meetings and joint statements issued by the defense ministers of the US, Japan, and Australia, as well as the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines during the Shangri-La Dialogue—claiming "serious concern about China's destabilizing actions in the East China Sea (ECS) and the South China Sea (SCS) and any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion"—Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Tuesday that the US, in collusion with Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, had been hyping up the so-called "China threat" at the Shangri-La Dialogue, using issues related to the East China Sea and South China Sea to sow discord and incite confrontation among regional countries.
- Meeting between Foreign Minister IWAYA and Mr. Mohammed Al-Amour, Minister of National Economy of Palestine Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 02 Jun 2025 -- On June 2, 2025, commencing at 3:10 p.m. for approximately 25 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with Mr. Mohammed Al-Amour, Minister of National Economy of Palestine.
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