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Global Conflicts

Okinawa Service Members Undergo 48-hour Operational Pause Following Marine Homicide Arrest

All service members in Okinawa will undergo an operational pause following the arrest of a Marine accused in the robbery…

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Global Conflicts

U.S., Japanese Forces to Rehearse Defense of Japan’s Southwest Islands

U.S. and Japanese forces will amass in Japan’s southwest region to rehearse island defense as part of the annual Keen…

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Global Conflicts

Japanese, South Korean, Turkish Warships Under Consideration for New U.S. Frigate Competition

The White House and U.S. Navy are considering frigate designs from South Korea, Japan and Turkey for a new class…

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Global Conflicts

Japan Budget Requests Record $55.6B for Unmanned, Long Range Strike Capabilities

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has requested a record 8.9 trillion yen – or $55.6 billion – for its Fiscal Year…

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Global Conflicts

USS Benfold Leaves Japan After Returning from Power Failure Repairs

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer pulled into Yokosuka on Thursday, USNI News previously reported. About five days prior, Benfold left Subic Bay,…

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Defense Industry

Multibillion-dollar contract secures ‘major step forward’ for GCAP fighter jet

ROME — Japan, Italy and the U.K. have handed a £4.6 billion ($6.1 billion) development contract to their national champions…

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Global Conflicts

Japanese torpedo sends US ship to the ocean floor during Valiant Shield exercise

The U.S. Navy’s decommissioned Austin-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD-10) was sent to the ocean floor during the…

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Air Force

F-15EX Makes Another Visit to Kadena as Base Preps for Permanent Aircraft

An F-15EX fighter touched down at Kadena Air Base, Japan, this week—thought still not on a permanent basis. The Eagle II is…

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Air Force

Japan joins the global craze to field interceptor drones

MANILA, Philippines — Japan plans to rapidly deploy autonomous interceptor drones to complement emerging standoff-strike capabilities, as reports surfaced that…

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Defense Technology

Massive frigate buy from Japan jolts Australian warship program

MANILA, Philippines — Australia has moved to reverse a decline in the number of warships, as its surface combatant fleet…

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