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Japan enhances defence capability with new long-range missile to counter C
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
This missile called the "New Anti-Ship Missile for the Defence of Remote Islands," is part of Japan's broader strategy to develop standoff missiles amid escalating tensions regarding the contested Senkaku Islands.
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Japan raises defence budget to record USD 56 billion amid tensions in Indo
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Japan wants to dramatically expand its defence capacity because it has been alarmed by China's expanding military ambitions, while Russia's invasion of Ukraine has also stoked fears that China may move to take over Taiwan, a self-governed democracy claimed by Beijing.
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CDS General Chauhan enhances India-Japan military ties during Yokosuka bas
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The visit was aimed at reinforcing strategic cooperation while highlighting the growing importance of the India-Japan defence partnership.
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CDS General Anil Chauhan to visit Japan to discuss defence ties between tw
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The visit is aimed at further robust defence ties between the two nations and underscores the growing importance of India-Japan Defence Cooperation.
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Tokyo appoints two new defence personnel amid China’s increasing military
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Japan made two important defence personnel appointments last week in the face of China’s increasing military manoeuvers near Taiwan and Japan, Voice of America (VOA) reported.
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Japan’s Defence Ministry seeks record 7.7 trillion yen budget for FY 2024
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Japan's Defense Ministry on Thursday requested a record 7.7 trillion yen (USD 53 billion) budget for fiscal 2024 as the government aims to deploy arms to realize newly authorized capabilities to strike enemy targets for stronger deterrence in the wake of the worsening regional security envir
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Japan’s State Minister of Cabinet Office discusses issues of mutual intere
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
“Yoshiaki Wada, State Minister of Cabinet Office, Japan called on Defence Secretary @giridhararamane in New Delhi today to discuss issues of mutual interest,” Ministry of Defence Principal Spokesperson A. Bharat Bhushan Babu tweeted on Wednesday.
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Japanese warship JS Makinami on goodwill visit to Mumbai
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
India and Japan kick-started an exercise 'Ex Dharma Guardian' at Camp Imazu in Shiga Province in Japan from February 17 to March 2, 2023.
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UK, Japan sign "landmark" defence pact to bolster economic security: Rishi
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The United Kingdom and Japan signed a "landmark" defence agreement on Wednesday that will allow the forces' deployments on a larger and more complex scale
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Japan Cabinet approves 2023 draft budget at USD 862 billion with record de
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The growth of the defence budget is connected with the government's decision to ensure an increase in defence spending to 2 per cent of the country's gross domestic product by 2027, which is approximately 11 trillion yen per year.
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Japan rolls out new defence policy with special focus on free and open Ind
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Japan responded with a "major shift" in defence policy amid mounting threats from China and North Korea with a special focus on free and open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).
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China boosting capabilities for 'grey zone' operations to exert stress on
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Beijing is looking to "create grey zone" operations continuously to exert stress on opponents because it avoids army clashes with other countries, according to a report by the Japan Defence Ministry think tank.
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