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Pacifist Japan ruling party proposes strike capability to halt missile attacksGiving long-range munitions to Japan's Self Defence Forces is a controversial issue for a country that renounced the right to wage war afte...
As Japan weighs missile-defence options, Raytheon lobbies for Lockheed’s $300 mn deal"It's game on," said one of the sources, who has direct knowledge of Raytheon's lobbying campaign. Raytheon's pitch includes a proposal to ...
China’s plan to build houses in Sri Lanka hits a hurdleWhile China wanted to build houses made of concrete in the conflict-ravaged area, the locals want homes made of bricks in the traditional f...
India tries balancing act by hosting Defence Ministers of Japan & ChinaAfter deciding on army exercise with Japan, government also pursuing CBMs with China for LAC peace.
India may seal logistics pact with Japan like one with USWith both countries adopting complementary Indo-Pacific strategies that are aimed at being more inclusive and less accepting of the expansi...
India, Japan resolve to deepen maritime cooperationThe two sides also firmed up a project in the area of Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) and robotics, marking the start of first such bilateral...
Defence takes centre stage in India-Japan tiesAbe on Monday called for boosting the country’s defenses in the face of North Korean threats, warning that Tokyo needs to be able to protec...
Arun Jaitley holds talks with Japan Defence Minister to boost military tiesJaitley also called on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and discussed ways to deepening defence and security co- operation.
India, Japan to step up defence cooperationThe two sides also agreed to commence technical discussions for research collaboration in the areas of Unmanned Ground Vehicles and Robotic...
US defence secretary to visit China amid growing tensionsUS Defence Secretary James Mattis will visit China this week amid growing tensions between the two nations over Beijing's policy in the dis...
North Korea 'has Guam in mind': Japan minister Itsunori OnoderaNorth Korea has threatened to hit the US Pacific territory with "enveloping fire," sparking dire warnings from US President Donald Trump.
Japan Prime Minister urges stronger defence amid North Korea worriesThe call is a common refrain from nationalist leader Shinzo Abe, who has long advocated a stiffening of Japan's military posture, despite i...
Prepared militarily, will act if North Korea launches missile: USThe US' strong assertion comes days after President Donald Trump pledged to answer further aggression from North Korea with "fire and fury".
US allies warn North Korea against firing missiles toward GuamSouth Korea’s National Security Council took a softer tone, saying the door for dialogue remained open and it would take all possible steps...
Japan's decision on military will expand its global role: US"The Obama Administration strongly supports the decision made by Prime Minister Abe and his cabinet," Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told re...
Japan to enhance government role in cybersecurityThe move comes in line with the Japan's government's prominent goal of successfully and peacefully hosting the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Japan defence chief puzzled by Russian warplanesOn Friday six Russian TU-95 bombers were seen flying two by two, with one pair moving around the Okinawan islands and then going north alon...
Japan wants India's support on disputes with ChinaAntony is understood to have told Onodera that India stands for freedom of navigation in international waters and application of global con...
With eye on China, India and Japan to bolster defence tiesWith an eye on China, India & Japan decided to consolidate & strengthen their strategic & partnership in defence arena through measures lik...
- Japan urges Google to drop China name for disputed isles
Japan said on Thursday that Internet giant Google should drop from its map service the Chinese name for a disputed island chain at the cent...