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Japan will deploy combat-capable units to participate in the upcoming Philippines-U.S. “Balikatan” military exercises, marking the first time since World War II that Japanese combat troops will set foot on Philippine soil. [1]

TOKYO -- Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles in fiscal 2030 on Yonaguni -- an island about 110 kilometers from Taiwan -- Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said in a news conference Tuesday. (confirmed by 2 sources) [2]

The Thai Air Force Commander in Chief today reemphasised that recent air operations along the Thai-Cambodian border were aimed at neutralising military targets, conducted in accordance with the principles of self-defense and executed appropriately an... [3]

DefenseJapan waiting 5 years for $7.2bn in US military equipment purchases Delays can raise costs for Tokyo, force Self-Defense Forces to use old supplies Equipment deliveries for Japanese E-2D early warning aircraft have been delayed, forcing the Ai... [4]

Aerospace & Defense IndustriesJapan Self-Defense Forces to train with virtual reality gear from Kanematsu Japanese companies propose products such as AI, drones as defense spending rises A T-6 trainer aircraft developed by U.S.-based Textron Aviation... [5]

Thailand has stressed that the ceasefire with Cambodia will only be recognised if Cambodia actually ceases hostile actions and that the 72-hour monitoring period is intended to verify compliance. [6]

TOKYO -- Japan's Air Self-Defense Force is participating in a major training exercise conducted by the U.S. Air Force around Japan, in what observers say is a show of unity intended to boost deterrence against China. [7]

TOKYO -- Japan's Air Self-Defense Force scrambled jets 704 times in fiscal 2024 for foreign aircraft, the Ministry of Defense said Thursday, with the figure rising as China steps up drone and other activity in the region. [8]

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[1] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-26 · 65% match

Japan to Send Combat Units to Philippines-US Balikatan Exercises for the First Time

Japan will deploy combat-capable units to participate in the upcoming Philippines-U.S. “Balikatan” military exercises, marking the first time since World War II that Japanese combat troops will set foot on Philippine soil.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-02-25 · 75% match

Japan to deploy air defense missiles on island near Taiwan in fiscal 2030

TOKYO -- Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles in fiscal 2030 on Yonaguni -- an island about 110 kilometers from Taiwan -- Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said in a news conference Tuesday.

[3] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-01-09 · 75% match

Thai Air Force briefs foreign attaches, stresses precision and civilian safety

The Thai Air Force Commander in Chief today reemphasised that recent air operations along the Thai-Cambodian border were aimed at neutralising military targets, conducted in accordance with the principles of self-defense and executed appropriately an

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-01-17 · 75% match

Japan waiting 5 years for $7.2bn in US military equipment purchases

DefenseJapan waiting 5 years for $7.2bn in US military equipment purchases Delays can raise costs for Tokyo, force Self-Defense Forces to use old supplies Equipment deliveries for Japanese E-2D early warning aircraft have been delayed, forcing the Ai

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-12-23 · 75% match

Japan Self-Defense Forces to train with virtual reality gear from Kanematsu

Aerospace & Defense IndustriesJapan Self-Defense Forces to train with virtual reality gear from Kanematsu Japanese companies propose products such as AI, drones as defense spending rises A T-6 trainer aircraft developed by U.S.-based Textron Aviation

[6] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2025-12-27 · 75% match

Bangkok vows self-defense if Cambodia violates ceasefire

Thailand has stressed that the ceasefire with Cambodia will only be recognised if Cambodia actually ceases hostile actions and that the 72-hour monitoring period is intended to verify compliance.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-07-10 · 75% match

Japan joins huge US-led Resolute Force Pacific air exercise

TOKYO -- Japan's Air Self-Defense Force is participating in a major training exercise conducted by the U.S. Air Force around Japan, in what observers say is a show of unity intended to boost deterrence against China.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-04-11 · 75% match

China drone activity triggers more Japan SDF jet scrambles

TOKYO -- Japan's Air Self-Defense Force scrambled jets 704 times in fiscal 2024 for foreign aircraft, the Ministry of Defense said Thursday, with the figure rising as China steps up drone and other activity in the region.

[9] FI www.helsinkitimes.fi · 2026-02-28 · 35% match

US and Israel launch strikes on Iran

United States President Donald Trump said “major combat operations” had begun against Iran as US and Israeli forces carried out joint strikes on Tehran and other cities, prompting retaliatory missile attacks across the Middle East.

[10] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2026-03-01 · 35% match

Afghanistan says Pakistan fighter jet down as cross-border strikes flare

AFP Afghanistan said it downed a Pakistan fighter jet and captured its pilot on Saturday, a claim denied by Islamabad a day after it declared an “open war” with its South Asian neighbour.

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