Japan inks deal to buy 400 long-range missiles from US
11 months ago

Japan inks deal to buy 400 long-range missiles from US

The Hindu  

Japan signed a deal with its ally the United States on Thursday to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk missiles as it ramps up its military capacity to counter regional security threats. "The conclusion of this signing starts the procurement of the Tomahawk missiles," a defence official told reporters on Thursday after the deal was signed in Tokyo. At a press conference earlier in the day, US ambassador Rahm Emanuel lauded Japan's new defence push. Last month Tokyo loosened arms export controls to enable it to sell Patriot missiles made in Japan under licence to the United States, which is seeking to replenish its stocks after sending the weapon systems to Ukraine.

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Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries, in the latest move away from the country’s postwar pacifist principles. The contentious decision to allow international arms sales is expected to help secure Japan’s role in the joint fighter jet project and part of …

Japan signs agreement to purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles as US envoy lauds its defense buildup
11 months ago

Japan signs agreement to purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles as US envoy lauds its defense buildup

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan signed a deal with the United States on Thursday to purchase up to 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles as part of its ongoing military buildup in response to increased regional threats. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government has pledged to double its annual defense spending to around 10 trillion yen by 2027, which would make Japan the world’s third-biggest …

US ambassador thanks Japan for defense upgrade and allowing a Patriot missile sale to US
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US ambassador thanks Japan for defense upgrade and allowing a Patriot missile sale to US

Associated Press  

Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel praised Japan’s contribution to drastic “reform and modernization” of their alliance, particularly its military capability and spending, as well as a decision to allow Japanese-made Patriot guided missiles to be shipped to the United States to make up for its decreasing inventory. In a meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara on Wednesday, Emanuel noted …

Japan Cabinet OKs record military budget to speed up strike capability, eases lethal arms export ban
1 year ago

Japan Cabinet OKs record military budget to speed up strike capability, eases lethal arms export ban

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a hefty 16% increase in military spending next year and eased its postwar ban on lethal weapons exports, underscoring a shift away from the country’s self-defense-only principle. The easing would help strengthen Japan’s feeble defense industry and broaden the country’s new official military aid designed for like-minded nations in the Indo-Pacific region in …

‘Will pay for indiscriminate arms sales to Japan, South Korea,’ North Korea warns US
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Will pay for indiscriminate arms sales to Japan, South Korea,’ North Korea warns US

Firstpost  

Pyongyang has said it would demonstrate “more offensive and overwhelming counteraction capabilities,” citing what it called “military threats” from the US and its allies North Korea on Monday warned the United States’ about plans to sell missiles to Japan and South Korea, calling it a dangerous move that raises tension in the region and may be likely to lead to …

Japan OKs new budget incl. hefty arms cost to deter China
1 year, 9 months ago

Japan OKs new budget incl. hefty arms cost to deter China

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The lower house of Parliament approved Tuesday a budget for the coming fiscal year that includes a record 6.8 trillion yen in defense spending, part of Japan’s effort to fortify its military as China’s influence in the region grows. “The improvement of childcare has been neglected for more than 10 years,” Chinami Nishimura, a lawmaker with the opposition …

Tomahawks part of Japan’s record defense spending next year
2 years ago

Tomahawks part of Japan’s record defense spending next year

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s defense spending will jump 20% to a record 6.8 trillion yen next year as the country prepares to deploy U.S.-made Tomahawks and other long-range cruise missiles that can hit targets in China or North Korea under a more offensive security strategy. The budget plan comes a week after Kishida’s government announced Japan’s new National Security Strategy, stating …

Japan unveils record defence budget amid regional security fears
2 years ago

Japan unveils record defence budget amid regional security fears

Al Jazeera  

The cabinet’s nod for a 20-percent rise in military spending is a deviation from pacifist post-WWII self-defence policy. Japan will boost its defence budget for 2023 to a record 6.8 trillion yen, or a 20-percent increase, in the face of regional security concerns and threats posed by China and North Korea. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s cabinet approved the budget on …

Japan Unveils Biggest Military Build-up Since World War Two, But Why? EXPLAINED
2 years ago

Japan Unveils Biggest Military Build-up Since World War Two, But Why? EXPLAINED

News 18  

As regional tensions and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stoke war fears, Japan on Friday unveiled its largest military buildup since World War Two with a $320 billion plan to buy missiles capable of striking China and ready it for sustained conflict. It also noted that Beijing had not ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control, adding that …

EXPLAINER: Why Japan is boosting its arms capability, budget
2 years ago

EXPLAINER: Why Japan is boosting its arms capability, budget

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan this week adopted a new national security strategy that includes determination to possess “counterstrike” capability to preempt enemy attacks and double its spending to gain a more offensive footing and improve its resilience to protect itself from growing risks from China, North Korea and Russia. The new spending target follows the NATO standard and will eventually push …

Japan Approves Biggest Military Build-Up Since World War II To Counter Growing Threats From China: Report
2 years ago

Japan Approves Biggest Military Build-Up Since World War II To Counter Growing Threats From China: Report

ABP News  

Japan has approved its largest military buildup since World War II, declaring that China posed the "greatest strategic challenge ever" and laying out plans for a counter-strike capability supported by record defence spending, The Guardian reported. Japan will also obtain new weapons capable of striking enemy sites 1,000 kilometres away with land or sea-launched missiles, a move that some feel …

Japan military seeks record budget amid regional threats
4 years, 2 months ago

Japan military seeks record budget amid regional threats

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Defense Ministry is seeking a record-high budget of nearly 5.5 trillion yen for fiscal 2021 to fund more purchases of costly American stealth fighters and expand its capability to counter possible threats in both cyber and outer space. Japan also faced demands from President Donald Trump that U.S. allies increase defense spending, which Japan did in part …

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