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North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheadsNorth Korea said its latest three-day weapons tests included new systems such as ballistic missiles with cluster-bomb warheads, anti-aircra...
China says Japan’s new 1000km Type-12 missile can create ‘kill network’, hit mainland coastal citiesChina's PLA Daily has voiced concerns over Japan's deployment of upgraded Type-12 missiles, warning of a "kill network" capable of striking...
Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meetingPresident Trump seeks Japan's support for the war on Iran. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a difficult choice. She must balance US dema...
North Korea fires about 10 ballistic missiles amid US–South Korea drills: What we know so farNorth Korea ballastic missiles: Tensions flared in East Asia Saturday as North Korea fired a projectile towards the sea. Japan and South Ko...
'Emergency alert': Japan activates crisis team as North Korea launches suspected ballistic missileJapan's government issued an urgent alert Saturday after North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi'...
Japan to join Trump's 'Golden Dome' project, expects missile requestsJapan plans to join the U.S. "Golden Dome" missile defense initiative next week, with Prime Minister Takaichi set to announce the move duri...
Japan's Cabinet okays record defence budget that aims to deter ChinaJapan's Cabinet approved a record defense budget of over 9 trillion yen for fiscal 2026. This plan aims to enhance strike-back capabilities...
Japan conducts first missile test on its own territory as part of military buildup to deter ChinaJapan's army carried out a missile test on Japanese soil for the first time. The Type-88 surface-to-ship missile was launched in Hokkaido. ...
Japan, US move ahead in co-developing hypersonic weapons interceptor as regional threats growJapan and the United States collaborate on the Glide Sphere Interceptor missile defense system to counter the growing threat of hypersonic ...
North Korea fires missile off east coast, South Korea, Japan sayA Japanese government alert and its coast guard also said North Korea had fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile. The projectile app...
North Korea confirms it test fired new hypersonic missileNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test launch of a new intermediate-range solid fuel missile carrying a hypersonic warhead. This ...
North Korea fires suspected intermediate-range ballistic missileNorth Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea, condemned by Japan. South Korea detected the launch from Pyongyang, flying 600 kms. ...
Japan to boost its strike capability, defence budget. See detailsJapan has approved a new national security strategy this week, which includes a pledge to have the potential to "counterstrike" to deter en...
Japan, US hold joint arms drills amid China, N Korea worryThe plans are expected to be included in a revised national security strategy and mid- to long-term defence guidelines later this year. A m...
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan for first time since 2017Japanese authorities issued a "J-alert" to residents in northeaster regions to evacuate to buildings nearby, the first such alert since 201...
Kim Jong Un's sister warns of 'destruction' of South Korean tiesKim's sister, Kim Yo Jong, criticized South Korean President Moon Jae-in for comments he made while observing his country's missile tests, ...
- Japan to boost air defences
Japan is to boost its defences against cruise missiles as China increases its air strike capabilities, according to media reports on Sunday.