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US to send long-range surveillance drones to Japan amid tensions in Taiwan

Drones to be sent for indefinite deployment to US air base on Okinawa’s Kadena island in coming weeks

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Calls Japan an 'Indispensible Partner' in Combatting Chinese Military

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Japan's critical role in countering Chinese military aggression during his visit to Tokyo on Sunday.

Latin Times

Pentagon Chief Says US Will Ensure 'Deterrence' Across Taiwan Strait

The United States will ensure "robust, ready and credible deterrence" across the Taiwan Strait, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday, calling China "aggressive and coercive".

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Hegseth calls Japan indispensable in the face of Chinese aggression

U_S_ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U_S_ military command in Japan to a new “war-fighting headquarters.”

The Independent UK

Hegseth joins WWII memorial service on his first trip to Japan and vows to strengthen alliance

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has praised the friendship and trust that his country and Japan have developed while attending a memorial service on Iwo Jima to honor those who died in battle during World War II

The Independent UK

Netanyahu repeats threat to seize parts of Gaza if Hamas does not release hostages – as it happened

Israeli PM says he will take ‘more powerful repression’ if Hamas does not release remaining hostages

The Guardian - UK

Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment

Japanese and Philippine defence chiefs agree to launch ‘strategic dialogue’ amid concerns over China’s moves in region.

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Japan and Philippines agree to deepen defense ties due to their mutual alarm over Chinese aggression

Japan and the Philippines have agreed to further deepen their defense collaborations and start talks on an arrangement to protect shared military information in the face of mutual alarm over China’s increasing aggressive actions in the region

The Independent UK

UK troops touch down in Japan as countries’ defence ministers talk fighter jets

Defence Secretary John Healey has discussed a programme to develop new fighter jets with his Japanese counterpart.

Evening Standard

Indonesia and Japan agree to resume stalled talks on transfer of defense equipment

Indonesia’s government says it has agreed with Japan to resume talks on the joint development of naval vessels that have stalled in recent years

The Independent UK

US Defense Secretary In Japan To Strengthen Regional Security

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin visits Japan to bolster alliance amidst Osprey safety concerns and regional tensions. Discussions focus on collaboration and ...

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Pentagon Chief Slams China's 'Coercive Behaviour'

China's "coercive behaviour" threatens regional stability, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday, after Taiwan said Beijing was carrying out its biggest maritime mobilisation around the self-ruled island in years.

International Business Times

US defense secretary in Japan to discuss regional security as US military pauses Osprey flights

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is in Japan to meet with Japanese officials and reaffirm the importance of their alliance and the U.S. commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and North Korea

The Independent UK

Apec nations pivot trade priorities in light of Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs

Anthony Albanese meets with leaders of Peru and Indonesia as middle nations seek to diversify trade away from the US

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The Independent UK

Japan's defense chief steps aboard visiting South Korean warship as the two nations strengthen ties

Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani was welcomed aboard a South Korean warship during its port call near Tokyo on Wednesday, a first for a Japanese defense chief, as the two countries step up security ties against a backdrop of growing tension in the region

The Independent UK

Japan has grounded its V-22 Osprey fleet again after flight incident

Japan has grounded its fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft again after an incident last Sunday where one of the hybrid helicopter-aircraft tilted unexpectedly while trying to take off

Al Jazeera

North Korea confirms launch of ICBM in longest-ever ballistic missile test

Longest flight time recorded for North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile raises fears of new weapon.

The Independent UK

Japan, UK and Italy agree to accelerate joint next-generation fighter jet project to replace F-2s

The defense ministers of Japan, the U.K. and Italy have agreed to accelerate the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet

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