2 Japan navy helicopters crash, 1 body found, 7 missing
TOKYO — Two Japanese navy helicopters crashed into the sea during a training exercise, killing at least one of the eight crew members on board, the defence minister said on Sunday (April 21).
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Japan’s space agency was hit by multiple cyberattacks, but officials say no sensitive data was taken
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s space agency has suffered a series of cyberattacks since last year, but sensitive information related to rockets and satellites was not affected and it is continuing to investigate and take preventive measures, officials said Friday.
Japan has no plans to seek a suspension of Osprey flights despite restrictions in US
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s defense chief said Friday that Japanese and American V-22 Ospreys are being safely operated in his country, and that he has no plans to request a flight suspension despite restrictions in the U.S. where ongoing safety and performance assessments will continue until next year.
Japan, US, South Korea defence chiefs discuss joint drills, North Korea
The three countries are expected to further deepen their cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region following an accord on Saturday between Tokyo and Seoul to resume high-level exchanges between the Japan Self-Defence Forces and the South Korean military.
Japan, South Korea move past radar row to improve defense ties
SINGAPORE -- Japan and South Korea on Saturday took a step toward strengthening defense cooperation, agreeing on measures to prevent a recurrence of a radar lock-on incident that resulted in a five-year standoff.
Philippines, Japan near reciprocal troops deal in move to counter China
Philippine defence secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Thursday that there is a “very strong possibility” for his country and Japan to sign an agreement allowing their defence forces to train in each other’s territories during a meeting involving the two nations’ foreign and defence ministers in July.
‘Not a good sign’: drone footage of Japan warship on Chinese social media sparks concern in Tokyo
“It’s not a good sign if a drone can so easily get inside a base because these devices could be used to gather intelligence or signals intelligence,” said Garren Mulloy, an international-relations professor at Daito Bunka University who specialises in security and military issues.
Japan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s defense chief Friday called for the bolstering of its anti-drone capability after a drone footage posted on Chinese social media showed a Japanese aircraft carrier docked at a restricted navy port west of Tokyo. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara called it a serious security threat.
Japan eyes high-level talks on U.S. nuclear umbrella: defense minister
TOKYO -- Japan will seek to establish a cabinet-level dialogue with the U.S. on extended deterrence as early as this year, Defense Minister Minoru Kihara says, as the allies respond to the growing nuclear capabilities of China and North Korea.