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Reluctant Military Power: Japan Opposes South Sudan Arms Embargo
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan will oppose a U.N. Security Council resolution that would impose an arms embargo on South Sudan.
Japan’s Military Deploys Abroad With New Rules of Engagement
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese government has approved new duties for Japanese peacekeepers in South Sudan.
Deterring China: Japan to Develop New Anti-Ship Missile for Defense of Senkakus
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo intends to deploy a new anti-ship missile to deter Chinese advances in the East China Sea.
The JGSDF Has Answers to Questions From US PACOM Commander
By Nozomu Yoshitomi
Japan's Ground Self Defense Forces can help the U.S. Army establish coastal defense in the Asia-Pacific.
New Radar Facility: Japan Expands Military Presence in East China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new surveillance station will be capable of monitoring Chinese activities in the East China Sea.
Japan’s Elite Amphibious Assault Force Trains With US Marines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
US Marines teach Japanese soldiers how to fight from the sea in a bilateral military exercise.
Japan Approves Record Defense Budget
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese defense spending will increase 1.5 percent during the next fiscal year.
100 Percent of Targets Destroyed: Japan Is Testing New Missile in US
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese military has been conducting missile drills at a US test site.
Japan’s Defense Ministry Wants Record Military Budget for 2016
By Franz-Stefan Gady
If approved, the new defense budget would be Tokyo’s largest in 14 years.
Japan's Navy: Sailing Towards the Future
While China’s growing naval power grabs headlines, Japan’s evolving navy might just be the real story.
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