July 2025 - Japan Special Weapons News

Participation to The High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 31 Jul 2025
Japan-Thailand Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 30 Jul 2025
Press Conference by Foreign Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 30 Jul 2025
China urges Japan to act prudently in military security field: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 30 Jul 2025 -- China urges the Japanese side to stop hyping up China-related matters, be cautious with its words and deeds in the field of military security, said a Chinese defense spokesperson on Wednesday.
Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 29 Jul 2025
Japan-ROK Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Working Dinner Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 29 Jul 2025
The Ceasefire Agreement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 29 Jul 2025
Japan's first space defense guidelines hyping Chinese, Russian 'killer satellites' distort facts, find excuse for Tokyo's space weaponization: expert Global Times 29 Jul 2025 -- Japan's Defense Ministry on Monday released its first guidelines allegedly aimed at enhancing its defense in outer space, using so-called "killer satellites" developed by China and Russia as excuses, according to media reports on Tuesday. A Chinese expert said that Japan's rhetoric distorted the facts about China's peaceful space activities and unjustly smeared China on the topic of space development.
REFORPAC 2025: US, JASDF medics conduct aeromedical evacuation training US Air Force 28 Jul 2025 -- U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 35th Medical Group, partnered with the 36th Airlift Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Misawa Medical Squadron, to conduct a mass casualty exercise and subject matter expert exchange during Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, July 23.
Chinese FM urges Japan to act prudently on Taiwan question, not to harm China's sovereignty, and send wrong signal following island official's Japan visit Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on reports that the head of Taiwan's so-called "foreign affairs department" recently visited Japan in a "private capacity" and met with Japanese politicians, including former Minister for Economic Security Sanae Takaichi and director of the LDP Youth Division Nakasone Yasutaka, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Monday that by allowing Lin Chia-lung to make the so-called "private" trip, Japan provided a platform for "Taiwan independence" forces to engage in anti-China separatist activities, seriously violated the basic norms governing international relations and the principles in the four political documents between China and Japan, and sent out a gravely wrong signal.
Chinese FM summons Japanese diplomat over visit of DPP official to Japan Global Times 26 Jul 2025 -- Liu Jinsong, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, urgently summoned Chief Minister of the Embassy of Japan in China Yokochi Akira on Friday to lodge a stern representation and strong protest over the visit to Japan by Lin Chia-lung, head of the "foreign affairs department" of Taiwan's DPP authorities.
Japan-Cambodia Foreign Ministers' Telephone Conversation Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Jul 2025
Japan claims first spotting of China's new submarine rescue ship in Tsushima Strait transit; experts say move, if confirmed, is normal, legitimate Global Times 25 Jul 2025 -- Japan claimed on Friday that its Maritime Self-Defense Force had for the first time spotted a new submarine rescue ship of China transiting the Tsushima Strait. Chinese military affairs experts said such a transit, if confirmed, would conform to the international law and practices, and could be a part of a normal far seas training session.
The Military Clashes between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 24 Jul 2025
Meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs MIYAJI and H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 24 Jul 2025
Japan-ROK Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talks Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 24 Jul 2025
Iran mission slams 'misleading' EU-Japan statement on US-Israeli aggression Press TV 24 Jul 2025 -- The Iranian Embassy in Tokyo has strongly condemned a joint EU-Japan statement regarding US-Israeli actions against Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities and civil infrastructure, labeling it as "biased and misleading."
Press Conference by Foreign Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 23 Jul 2025
Press statement by President António Costa following the 30th EU-Japan summit 2025 EC/CEU 23 Jul 2025
Opening remarks by President António Costa at the EU-Japan summit in Tokyo EC/CEU 23 Jul 2025
Press statement by President von der Leyen with President Costa and Prime Minister Ishiba European Commission 23 Jul 2025
Joint statement following the EU-Japan Summit 2025 European Commission 23 Jul 2025
Opening statement by President von der Leyen at the EU-Japan Summit European Commission 23 Jul 2025
The 30th Japan-EU Summit Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 23 Jul 2025
Japan-EU Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 23 Jul 2025
Japan-Australia Vice Ministers' Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 23 Jul 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Denies Reports of Resignation Sputnik 23 Jul 2025 -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday denied media reports claiming that he plans to resign soon.
Australia-Japan partnership soars during Exercise Talisman Sabre Australia DOD 23 Jul 2025 -- For the second time in Australia, the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has conducted a live fire demonstration of Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (SSM) off the Australian east coast.
Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Jul 2025
Consultation between Minister Akazawa and Secretary Lutnick Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Jul 2025
Japan - Papua New Guinea Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Jul 2025
Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 July 2025 UK FCDO 21 Jul 2025 -- The UK and 28 international partners gave a joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Stable bilateral ties serve both countries, Chinese FM responds to Japan's upper house election Global Times 21 Jul 2025 -- "China has noted the result of the election. This is Japan's internal affair, and I have no particular comment," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Monday when asked to comment on Japan's upper house election. He said that China and Japan are close neighbors, and maintaining the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations serves the fundamental interests of both countries and their peoples.
Japanese PM vows to stay in office after election setback People's Daily 21 Jul 2025 -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday vowed to stay in office despite a significant electoral setback in the House of Councillors election, where the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner failed to secure a majority.
Japan's ruling coalition certain to lose majority in upper house: NHK People's Daily 21 Jul 2025 -- The coalition led by Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is certain to lose its majority in the House of Councillors following Sunday's election, public broadcaster NHK reported.
Recent Developments in Syria - (Statement by Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 19 Jul 2025
Deputy Secretary Landau's Trilateral Meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi and ROK First Vice Foreign Minister Park US Dept. of State 18 Jul 2025
Japan-U.S. Vice-Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 18 Jul 2025
Japan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Vice Foreign Ministerial Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 18 Jul 2025
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's response to a media question regarding the publication in Japan of the annual Defence White Paper Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2025
USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) and JMSDF Submarine Conduct a Bilateral Exercise US Navy 17 Jul 2025 -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) and a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) submarine conducted Submarine Exercise 25-1 (SUBEX) in the Pacific Ocean, July 12, 2025.
Minister Akazawa's Telephone Talk with Secretary Lutnick Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 17 Jul 2025
Press Conference by Foreign Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jul 2025
Warrior Strengthens Bond with Japan US Navy 16 Jul 2025 -- The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10) departed Niigata Japan, July 16, 2025, following a four-day port visit.
Japan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Vice Foreign Ministerial Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jul 2025
Chinese defense spokesperson comments on Japan's 2025 defense white paper PRC MND 16 Jul 2025 -- "Japan, in an attempt to justify its move to loosen the restraints on its military, has been fabricating false narratives, grossly hyping up the "China threat" rhetoric, and blatantly interfering in China's internal affairs. China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to such actions, and has lodged solemn representations with the Japanese side," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, on Wednesday.
Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson slams Japan's new defense document, warns against Tokyo's resurgence of militarism Global Times 16 Jul 2025
Chinese judicial organs handle cases in accordance with law, FM on Japanese man's sentence for espionage Global Times 16 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on a Beijing court on Wednesday sentencing a Japanese man working for a Japanese pharmaceutical company to three years and six months in prison for espionage, and the Japanese side's claim that the verdict could impact bilateral ties, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China is a country governed by the rule of law, and its judicial authorities handle cases strictly in accordance with the law, ensuring the legal rights and interests of parties concerned.
Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 15 Jul 2025
Japan's defense white paper highlights China's military drills around Taiwan CNA 15 Jul 2025 -- Japanese Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani presented the 2025 edition of Japan's defense white paper on Tuesday, which highlighted China's intensification of military drills surrounding Taiwan since 2024, accusing Beijing of trying to isolate President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) government.
Chinese FM lashes out Japan's new defense white paper hyping 'China threat' narrative Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- Japan's latest defense white paper reflects a wrong perception of China, interferes in China's internal affairs and peddles the false "China threat," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday at a regular press conference, adding that China strongly deplores and firmly opposes this, and has protested with Japan, as he refuted the paper's claims that China's military activities could seriously impact Japan's security.
Japan-Mauritius Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 15 Jul 2025
Secretary Rubio's Call with Transatlantic Quad Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 14 Jul 2025
Chinese MND spokesperson urges Japan to exercise caution in military and security fields over Japan's reported plan to export used destroyers to Philippines Global Times 14 Jul 2025 -- In response to Japan's plan to export six used navy destroyers to the Philippines, which is allegedly for "deterrence against China's maritime expansion," Jiang Bin, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, said on Monday that China has always maintained that defense and security cooperation between relevant countries should not target or harm the interests of third parties.
Japan urged to exercise prudence in military, security fields PRC MND 14 Jul 2025 -- China on Monday urged Japan to draw lessons from history, in a bid to exercise prudence in security issues as this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Joins Trilateral Chiefs of Defense in South Korea US Navy 14 Jul 2025 -- Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited South Korea on July 11, 2025, where he joined senior U.S., Japanese and South Korean military and government officials to underscore the criticality of trilateral military cooperation for addressing security challenges on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific.
Press Statement by Chief of Policy Office of DPRK Ministry of National Defence KCNA 13 Jul 2025 -- The chief of the Policy Office of the Ministry of National Defence of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Sunday issued the following press statement titled "The U.S.-Japan-ROK military nexus threatening regional peace should be closely watched and deterred":
China's Defense Ministry Accuses Japan of Creating Maritime, Air Security Risks Sputnik 13 Jul 2025 -- The reconnaissance activities of Japanese military ships and aircraft targeting China are the root cause of maritime and air security risks between the two countries, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Jiang Bin said on Sunday.
Chinese warplane's monitoring of Japanese recon aircraft over China's East China Sea ADIZ lawful: spokesperson Global Times 13 Jul 2025 -- The Chinese warplane's monitoring of Japanese reconnaissance aircraft within China's East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) is legitimate and was carried out in a professional manner, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Sunday after the Japanese side hyped the "close encounters." A Chinese expert stressed that it was the Japanese spy plane that came close to China for reconnaissance in the first place.
China says response to Japanese planes' actions reasonable, professional PRC MND 13 Jul 2025 -- The response of Chinese military aircraft to the Japanese planes repeatedly conducting close reconnaissance in the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone was entirely reasonable and professional, a Chinese defense spokesman said on Sunday morning.
Nine years since the issuance of the Arbitral Tribunal's award as to the disputes between the Republic of the Philippines and the People's Republic of China regarding the South China Sea -(Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 12 Jul 2025
Japan, Republic of Korea and U.S. conduct trilateral flight USSTRATCOM 11 Jul 2025 -- Two Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2 fighter aircraft and two ROK Air Force KF-16 Fighting Falcons escorted two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers. The flight continues to demonstrate and train the collective ability to immediately respond to regional security challenges.
Minister Anand concludes visit to Japan and Malaysia to strengthen Indo-Pacific partnerships Canada 11 Jul 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded her successful visit to Japan and Malaysia to deepen Canada's strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.
China's drills 'incompatible' with Taiwan Strait stability: Japan FM CNA 11 Jul 2025 -- China's military drills around Taiwan are "incompatible" with peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi (王毅) on Thursday.
Japan-U.S.-ROK Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 11 Jul 2025
Japan-Malaysia Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 11 Jul 2025
Japan-Singapore Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 11 Jul 2025
Wang Yi Attends the ASEAN Plus China, Japan, ROK Foreign Ministers' Meeting PRC MofA 10 Jul 2025 -- On July 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the ASEAN Plus China, Japan, ROK (APT) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
Wang Yi Meets with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya PRC MofA 10 Jul 2025 -- On July 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya in Kuala Lumpur.
Japan, NZ working on defence logistics agreement New Zealand Government 10 Jul 2025 -- New Zealand and Japan are developing a logistics agreement to support ongoing defence cooperation between our two countries, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins have announced.
Written message from Prime Minister ISHIBA for Virtual Leaders Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 10 Jul 2025
Chinese military aircrafts' unusual close approach toward Self-Defense Force aircrafts Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 10 Jul 2025
Japan-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 10 Jul 2025
Minister Anand meets with Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Canada 09 Jul 2025
Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 08 Jul 2025
South Korea, Japan, South Africa respond to US tariff letter Global Times 08 Jul 2025 -- Countries including South Korea, Japan and South Africa have issued their latest reactions in response to US President Donald Trump's announcement of imposing tariffs on imports from multiple countries starting August 1.
Factors to be considered in acquiring Japanese warships - Teodoro Philippine News Agency 08 Jul 2025 -- The decision regarding the acquisition of Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts will depend on several factors, including whether the ships can fit in the country's current fleet, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Tuesday.
PH Navy vows 'very thorough' inspection of used warships from Japan Philippine News Agency 08 Jul 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) will be "very thorough" in its Joint Visual Inspection (JVI) of the Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts that are being eyed for transfer to the Filipino naval service once decommissioned by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense (JMSDF), an official said Tuesday.
Minister Akazawa's Telephone Talk with Secretary Bessent Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 08 Jul 2025
Minister Akazawa's Telephone Talk with Secretary Lutnick Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 08 Jul 2025
Minister Anand speaks with Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs Canada 08 Jul 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs Iwaya Takeshi in Tokyo to deepen Canada's bilateral relations with a trusted partner.
Trump announces 25-40 pct tariffs on 14 countries People's Daily 08 Jul 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that 25-percent tariffs will be imposed on imports from Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK), respectively, beginning Aug. 1.
Global Combat Air Programme Joint Statement: 7 July 2025 UK MOD 07 Jul 2025 -- Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Japanese Defense Minister NAKATANI Gen and UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey took part in a virtual meeting.
Meeting between Foreign Minister Iwaya and GCC Secretary General Budaiwi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 07 Jul 2025
Japan Coast Guard Ship 'Itsukushima' Arrives in Chennai to Strengthen India-Japan Maritime Ties India PIB 07 Jul 2025 -- Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Ship Itsukushima, commanded by Captain Naoki Mizoguchi, arrived at Chennai Port on July 07, 2025, as part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and JCG in the Indo-Pacific
PH Navy confirms 'possible transfer' of Abukuma destroyer escorts Philippine News Agency 06 Jul 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Sunday confirmed the "possible transfer" of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)'s Abukuma-class destroyer escorts.
Japan's reported plan to export used destroyers to Philippines another example of military collusion: expert Global Times 06 Jul 2025 -- Japan will export used destroyers to the Philippines, Reuters reported, citing Japan's Yomiuri newspaper on Sunday, to strengthen what the report claimed is a deterrence against the so-called "China's maritime expansion." A Chinese expert said that the strengthening of military ties between Japan and the Philippines serves to support the US' attempt to contain and suppress China in its "Indo-Pacific Strategy," meanwhile, both countries have their own ulterior motives.
Minister Akazawa's Telephone Talk with Secretary Lutnick Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 05 Jul 2025
DFA Statement on the Joint Statement of the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting Philippines DFA 03 Jul 2025 -- The Philippines welcomes the Joint Statement of the Quad Foreign Ministers on 01 July 2025 that expressed serious concern on the situation in the South China Sea.
Cope Angel 2025: US, Japan sharpen search, rescue skills US Air Force 03 Jul 2025 -- U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons partnered with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members from the Naha Air Rescue Squadron for exercise Cope Angel 25-1, June 23-27, at Kadena and Naha Air Bases.
Suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) by Iran (Statement by Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 03 Jul 2025
Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs FUJII Hisayuki by Ms. Elisabeth Salmón, Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 02 Jul 2025
Japan-U.S. Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 01 Jul 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi Remarks to the Press US Dept. of State 01 Jul 2025
Secretary Rubio's Meeting with the Quad Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 01 Jul 2025
Joint Statement from the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington US Dept. of State 01 Jul 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Secretary of State of the United States, the Foreign Minister of Australia, the External Affairs Minister of India, and the Foreign Minister of Japan.
2025 Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting US Dept. of State 01 Jul 2025 -- The Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan met in Washington, D.C. on July 1, 2025, for the 10th Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Ukraine and Japan coordinate steps to deepen security cooperation Ukraine MOD 01 Jul 2025
Japan-India Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 01 Jul 2025
Japan-Australia Foreign Minister's Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 01 Jul 2025

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July 2025 - Japan Special Weapons News