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October 2025 - Japan Special Weapons News
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- Statement on Ukraine's energy security Canada 31 Oct 2025 -- "We, the G7 Energy Ministers, condemn Russia's war against Ukraine, and its impact on their energy security. We reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity and right to exist, and its freedom, sovereignty and independence."
- Monitoring and surveillance activities by New Zealand against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 31 Oct 2025
- NATO and Japan hold first dedicated dialogue on Defence Industrial Cooperation and Capabilities NATO 31 Oct 2025 -- On Friday (31 October), NATO held its first staff-to-staff dialogue on defence industrial cooperation and capabilities with Japan at NATO Headquarters.
- President Xi Jinping Meets with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae PRC MofA 31 Oct 2025 -- On the afternoon of October 31, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping had a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae upon request on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea.
- Japan-China Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 31 Oct 2025
- Japan-ROK Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 30 Oct 2025
- Foreign Minister MOTEGI's Attendance at the APEC Ministerial Meeting 2025 Session II Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 30 Oct 2025
- Japan-Australia Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 30 Oct 2025
- United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Partnership Advances Economic Prosperity US Dept. of State 30 Oct 2025
- Japan-ROK Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 29 Oct 2025
- Telephone meeting between Prime Minister TAKAICHI and President von der Leyen of the European Commission Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 29 Oct 2025
- Japan-India Summit Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 29 Oct 2025
- Prime Minister Takaichi and U.S. President Trump's Visit to U.S. Aircraft Carrier "George Washington" Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 Oct 2025
- Japan-U.S. Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 Oct 2025
- Japan-China Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 Oct 2025
- US, Japan Sign Framework Deal to Secure Supply of Critical Minerals, Rare Earths Sputnik 28 Oct 2025 -- US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed on Tuesday a framework agreement aimed at ensuring a stable supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements.
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi US Dept. of State 28 Oct 2025
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 28 Oct 2025
- Japan-India Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 27 Oct 2025
- Japan-Vietnam Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 27 Oct 2025
- The 28th ASEAN Plus Three (Japan-China-Republic of Korea) Summit Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 27 Oct 2025
- Japan-Australia Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 26 Oct 2025
- Launch Result of New unmanned cargo transfer spacecraft1(HTV-X1) aboard the 7th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F7) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency 26 Oct 2025-- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched New unmanned cargo transfer spacecraft1(HTV-X1) aboard the 7th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F7) at 9:00:15 a.m.(JST) on October 26, 2025 from the Tanegashima Space Center.
- Status of the HTV-X1 after Separation from the H3 Launch Vehicle Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency 26 Oct 2025-- At 9:00:15 a.m. on October 26(JST), 2025, HTV-X1 was launched aboard the H3 Launch Vehicle No.7 (H3-24W) from the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center.
- Japan-Malaysia Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 26 Oct 2025
- Japan's new PM delivers first policy address, showing 'shift from earlier hardline rhetoric against China' Global Times 24 Oct 2025 -- On Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered her first policy address, which contained remarks on China that aligned closely with information disclosed by Japanese media the previous day.
- FM spokesperson responds to China-related remarks in Japanese new PM Takaichi's policy address Global Times 24 Oct 2025 -- In response to China-related remarks in the policy speech of Japan's new PM Sanae Takaichi, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, stated Friday that "I have already addressed relevant questions yesterday. I would like to reiterate that when it comes to peace and security, China has the best track record among major countries. In contrast, Japan has significantly adjusted its security policy in recent years, continuously increased its defense budget year by year, relaxed restrictions on weapons exports, and sought breakthrough military capabilities.
- Budrys in Tokyo: In today's world, we are dealing with the same security issues Lithuania MFA 23 Oct 2025 -- On 23 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, met with Japan's newly appointed Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Tokyo.
- Olexandr Mischenko takes part in events dedicated to strengthening Ukraine-Japan cooperation in the sphere of security and defence Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 23 Oct 2025
- Budrys invites Japanese businesses to join Lithuania's Ukraine reconstruction projects Lithuania MFA 23 Oct 2025 -- On 23 October in Tokyo, as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Kęstutis Budrys continued his working visit to Japan, he participated in a meeting co-organised by Lithuania and Ukraine with representatives of Japanese state institutions and businesses.
- Tokyo's reported defense spending boost raises serious doubts about its commitment to peaceful development: FM spokesperson Global Times 23 Oct 2025 -- When asked about reports that the new Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi who reportedly plans to increase Japan's defense spending, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated on Thursday that in recent years, Japan has significantly adjusted its security policy, steadily increased its defense budget year by year, continuously relaxed arms exports and sought breakthroughs in military capability development. These actions cannot but raise serious doubts among its Asian neighbors and the international community regarding whether Japan is truly committed to an exclusively defense-oriented policy and peaceful development, said the spokesperson.
- Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the Report Covering DPRK Cyber and IT Worker Activities US Dept. of State 22 Oct 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom on the occasion of the release of the latest MSMT report.
- Reception hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Occasion of the Ukraine Mine Action Conference (UMAC 2025) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Oct 2025
- Ukraine Mine Action Conference (UMAC) 2025 (Closing Session of the First Day) (Summary) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Oct 2025
- Ukraine Mine Action Conference 2025 Opening Session (Summary) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Oct 2025
- Citing national interests, Japan rejects US pressure to end Russian energy imports Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- Japan's Trade Minister Yoji Muto has firmly rejected mounting US pressure to halt energy imports from Russia, asserting that Tokyo will make its decisions based on its national interest.
- Japan's new Cabinet marks conservative turn in politics People's Daily 23 Oct 2025 -- Both the Cabinet of Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, reflect a distinctly conservative orientation with a focus on economic and security priorities, experts say.
- Congratulations to Japan's Prime Minister-Elect Takaichi US Dept. of State 22 Oct 2025
- Japan, U.S. forces begin multilateral exercise ANNUALEX 2025 U.S. 7th Fleet 21 Oct 2025 -- The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), the U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy begin the multilateral exercise Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2025 in the Philippine Sea, October 20, 2025.
- Japan's NEXI stands ready to expand war risk insurance for Ukraine's recovery Ukraine Government 21 Oct 2025 -- On October 21, 2025, a working meeting was held in Tokyo between a Ukrainian delegation led by Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture Oleksii Sobolev and Chairman and CEO of the Japan Export-Credit Agency (NEXI) Atsuo Kuroda.
- Sanae Takaichi officially elected Japanese PM; ties with China, US under cautious watch amid Tokyo's political uncertainties Global Times 21 Oct 2025 -- Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning the vote in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader.
- Sanae Takaichi officially elected Japanese PM People's Daily 21 Oct 2025 -- Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader.
- Japanese PM Ishiba's cabinet resigns People's Daily 21 Oct 2025 -- Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned with his cabinet on Tuesday, marking an end to the administration that took office just over a year ago.
- Japan's LDP, JIP agree to form coalition government, Takaichi's election as Japan's first female PM virtually assured: media Global Times 19 Oct 2025 -- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the major opposition Japan Innovation Party have effectively agreed to form a coalition, with JIP to offer support from outside the Cabinet, senior officials from both parties said Saturday, Kyodo News reported on Sunday.
- KCNA Commentary on Japan's Moves for Acquiring Capability for Preemptive Strike KCNA 18 Oct 2025 -- Japan's military moves for a thorough transformation into a war state are inching close to a dangerous phase moment by moment.
- Ukraine will receive first funds from Japan backed by frozen russian assets in early 2026: Ministry of Finance and JICA teams held a meeting in Washington Ukraine Government 17 Oct 2025 -- During a working visit to Washington, D.C., the leadership of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) met to coordinate further cooperation.
- The Exchange of Views Hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Keidanren on the occasion of the Third Annual Japan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Executive Dialogue Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 15 Oct 2025
- PH, Japan forces hold air drop exercise over Tacloban City Philippine News Agency 10 Oct 2025 -- Philippine and Japanese air force personnel participating in the ongoing "Doshin-Bayanihan 05-25" on Thursday conducted a "low-cost, low-altitude" (LCLA) air drop exercise over Tacloban City.
- Statement: Shadow Fleet Task Force Estonia MFA 10 Oct 2025 -- On October 8, 2025, Canada and Denmark convened a meeting of the Shadow Fleet Task Force. The following statement was jointly decided by participating members of the G7 and the Nordic-Baltic 8++: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
- Japan-PH military access deal activated for Cebu quake relief Philippine News Agency 09 Oct 2025 -- The Japan Air Self-Defense Force is set to provide support for transporting relief supplies to earthquake victims in Cebu, at the request of the Philippine side —one of the first activities to be conducted by Tokyo under the new Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) with Manila.
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