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Global Conflicts

Japanese destroyer can now fire Tomahawk missiles, extending nation’s combat punch

MANILA, Philippines — The Japanese destroyer JS Chokai is now capable of launching U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles, making it the…

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Letters & Stories

MCAS Iwakuni HHS supply hike [Image 10 of 10]

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, participated in a squadron hike…

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Air Force

Japan’s new ‘ugly duckling’ electronic-warfare aircraft takes to the sky

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Japan’s new electronic-warfare aircraft, converted from a Kawasaki C-2 tactical cargo hauler, took to the sky…

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Defense Industry

Japan shrugs off GCAP delays, fast-tracks export rules for future warplane

MANILA, Philippines — Japan is working to accelerate the tri-nation GCAP fighter jet collaboration with the U.K. and Italy despite…

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Strategy & Analysis

U.S., Japan Pledge to Expand Joint Training Across First Island Chain

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division execute a notional fire mission with the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System during an…

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Global Forces

US Marine Corps stands up 3 new combat logistics companies in Japan

The U.S. Marine Corps activated three new companies last month as part of the service’s Force Design 2030 recalibration toward…

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