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U.S. to Send Advanced Combat Aircraft to Japan as Tensions Grow in Region
The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that United States forces in Japan will receive a major upgrade of their…
July 5, 2024
Japan Has Become America’s Most Important Ally
By: Kenneth Weinstein When Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida heads to the White House on Wednesday to meet…
April 15, 2024
Biden Says Enhanced Military Alliance with Japan ‘Not Aimed’ at China
By: Fred Lucas, The Daily Signal Amid increasing suspicion of China’s aggression, the leaders of the United States…
April 11, 2024
Japan to Purchase Tomahawk Cruise Missiles from U.S. as Nation Expands Military
The 2024 defense budget for Japan is $55.9 billion.
January 19, 2024
Car Intentionally Crashed into Israel’s Embassy in Japan
The Israeli Embassy in Tokyo was established in 1952.
November 17, 2023
Japan’s High Court OKs Plan to Build U.S. Military Runways in Okinawa
This week, Japan's Supreme Court dismissed Okinawa's rejection of a central government plan to build United States Marine…
September 6, 2023
Japan’s Defense Ministry Seeks Record $53B Military Budget for 2024
The Japanese Defense Ministry on Thursday requested its largest-ever defense budget following record defense spending last year in…
September 1, 2023
Lisa’s Weekly Global Round Up on Bridge City News
Lisa Daftari speaks with Hal Roberts from Bridge City News about this week’s top global headlines.
August 28, 2023
Japan Scrambles Jets to Monitor Chinese Bombers Near Okinawa, Drone Near Taiwan
Japan's defence ministry on Friday said it scrambled jet fighters to monitor Chinese air force bombers and drones…
August 28, 2023
U.S., Japan and Australia Plan Joint Navy Drills in Disputed South China Sea, Philippine Officials Say
The United States, Japan and Australia are planning a joint navy drill in the South China Sea off…
August 21, 2023