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Japan Confirms New Missile Deployments to Ryukyu Islands

Japan Confirms New Missile Deployments to Ryukyu Islands

By Steven Stashwick
Anti-air and anti-ship missiles will be sent to Ishigaki-jima in 2022.

Diaoyu Islands Dispute: A Chinese Perspective

Diaoyu Islands Dispute: A Chinese Perspective

By Liu Dan
A view from China on the treaties that apply to the territorial dispute between China and Japan.
China Accuses Japan of Endangering its Military Aircraft

China Accuses Japan of Endangering its Military Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing slammed Japan’s air force for scrambling jets and locking radars on to Chinese military aircraft.

Deterring China: Japan to Develop New Anti-Ship Missile for Defense of Senkakus

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.

Japan’s Defense White Paper Highlights Growing Threat From China

Japan’s Defense White Paper Highlights Growing Threat From China

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s 2016 Defense White Paper expresses “deep concern” over China’s growing assertiveness in the maritime domain.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

The JGSDF Has Answers to Questions From US PACOM Commander

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.

Chinese and Japanese Fighter Jets Come Close to Dogfight in East China Sea

Chinese and Japanese Fighter Jets Come Close to Dogfight in East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese aircraft purportedly used fire-control radars to lock onto two PLAAF warplanes flying over the East China Sea.
Japan's Fighter Jets Intercepted Chinese Aircraft 571 Times in 2015

Japan's Fighter Jets Intercepted Chinese Aircraft 571 Times in 2015

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The number of sorties flown to ward off Chinese intrusions into Japan’s airspace has risen substantially.

New Radar Facility: Japan Expands Military Presence in East China Sea

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 Forms New Air Wing to Fend off China’s Advances in East China Sea

Japan Forms New Air Wing to Fend off China’s Advances in East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo has recently doubled the number of fighter jets stationed at Okinawa's Naha Air Base.

This is Japan's Newest Aircraft for Securing the Ryukyus

This is Japan's Newest Aircraft for Securing the Ryukyus

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces will soon be flying some of the most modern early warning radar aircraft.
A Putin-Abe Summit Doesn’t Threaten the US

A Putin-Abe Summit Doesn’t Threaten the US

By Clint Richards
Washington is quiet on the possible visit, and could potentially benefit from the talks.

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