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East China Sea: Japan Coast Guard Plans Miyako Island Facility Upgrades

East China Sea: Japan Coast Guard Plans Miyako Island Facility Upgrades

By Ankit Panda
Japan continues to bolster its maritime law enforcement capabilities in the East China Sea.
Japan Commissions New Attack Submarine

Japan Commissions New Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new super quiet diesel electric attack submarine was handed over to the Japanese navy this week.

US, Japan, ROK Hold Joint Missile Drill

US, Japan, ROK Hold Joint Missile Drill

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Warships from the three countries are holding a trilateral missile warning informational link exercise this week.

US and Japan Hold Naval Drill Off Guam

US and Japan Hold Naval Drill Off Guam

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) are holding an bilateral training exercise this week.

The New ‘Normal’ in the East China Sea

The New ‘Normal’ in the East China Sea

By Lyle J. Morris
China and Japan are engaged in a long-term test of wills over disputed waters and territory in the East China Sea.
Japan, US, South Korea Hold Missile Defense Drill

Japan, US, South Korea Hold Missile Defense Drill

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The naval exercise staged to counter North Korean missile threats concluded on Sunday.

US, UK, and Japan Navies Sign First-Ever Trilateral Cooperation Agreement

US, UK, and Japan Navies Sign First-Ever Trilateral Cooperation Agreement

By Steven Stashwick
Agreement paves way for greater cooperation to achieve "mutually desired strategic effects."
US to Upgrade Japanese and South Korean Destroyers With Latest Combat System

US to Upgrade Japanese and South Korean Destroyers With Latest Combat System

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese and South Korean destroyers are to receive the latest variant of the Aegis Combat System.

Japan Extends Anti-Piracy Mission off Somalia For Another Year

Japan Extends Anti-Piracy Mission off Somalia For Another Year

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two Japanese destroyers and two maritime patrol aircraft will continue their anti-piracy mission into 2017.

Japan Sends Helicopter Destroyer to South China Sea

Japan Sends Helicopter Destroyer to South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force warship will join a naval exercise held off Indonesia this week.

Japan Commissions New Stealth Attack Submarine

Japan Commissions New Stealth Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new diesel-electric attack submarine was handed over to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force last week.
US and Japan Hold Naval Drills off Guam

US and Japan Hold Naval Drills off Guam

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The annual bilateral naval exercise began on January 20 off the coast of Guam.

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