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Did Japan Just Lose the Bid to Build Australia's New Subs?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Australian government has allegedly ruled out Japan's sub bid, according to an Australian media report.
2nd Strong Earthquake Shakes Japan in 2 Days
By Catherine Putz
Japan's southernmost main island Kyushu was hit Thursday with a 6.2 magnitude quake, and Saturday morning with a 7.0
Japan and the Panama Papers
By Scilla Alecci and Alessia Cerantola
A deeper insight into Japanese businessmen’s offshore deals.
Japan’s New 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet to Take off This Month
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The maiden flight of the new X-2 prototype is scheduled for the end of April.
China Protests as G7 Ministers Express Concern Regarding East, South China Seas
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese foreign ministry strongly condemned the G7 ministers' statement in Hiroshima.
Japan’s Military to Get New Assault Amphibious Vehicles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to supply 30 Assault Amphibious Vehicles.
On Nuclear Summit Sidelines, US, South Korea, and Japan Stand Against North Korea
By Ankit Panda
Obama, Park, and Abe emphasized their common position on North Korea's recent nuclear provocations.
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.
Russia to Deploy Missile Systems on Kuril Islands
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Moscow is allegedly also exploring whether the islands could serve as a naval base for its Pacific fleet.
Nukes for South Korea and Japan? Donald Trump Sees No Problem
By Ankit Panda
Under President Trump, South Korea and Japan would need to go shopping for their own nuclear umbrellas.
Gundam: Japan's Top Pop Culture Phenomenon
By William Ashbaugh
Think of Star Wars and Star Trek merged into one franchise to visualize the impact of Gundam on Japanese pop culture.
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.