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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]

Air Force B-52 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons have conducted a joint drill with Japanese fighter jets over the Sea of Japan, the Japan Joint Staff announced on Thursday. [2]

BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday sanctioned Shigeru Iwasaki, a former chief of staff of the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, claiming he had "openly colluded with 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces." Japan-Ch... [3]

Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen: Cooperation between like-minded countries is increasingly important in the current security situation Permanent Secretary of Finland’s Ministry of Defence Esa [4]

WASHINGTON -- More than a decade ago, Japanese diplomat Ryozo Kato wrote in an op-ed that Japan should make efforts to "create the next Armitage." Kato, a former ambassador to Washington, was referring to former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armi... [5]

TransportationAirAsia approves shutting down Japan joint venture AirAsia Japan hit by plunge in travel demand amid coronavirus pandemic AirAsia Group is reassessing its businesses after performance deteriorated due to a drop in air travel demand caus... [6]

InterviewUzbekistan plans over $6bn in joint projects with Japan President Mirziyoyev to pitch resource development during Japan trip Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in a written interview with the Nikkei Asian Review, said joining the World Trad... [7]

International relationsChina and Japan kick off joint effort on foreign infrastructure 'Belt and Road' name receives no mention in face of 'colonialism' criticism An elevated train line under construction in Bangkok. [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 · 2025-12-11 · 75% match

US nuclear-capable bombers fly with Japanese fighters over Sea of Japan

Air Force B-52 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons have conducted a joint drill with Japanese fighter jets over the Sea of Japan, the Japan Joint Staff announced on Thursday.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-12-15 · 75% match

China sanctions ex-Japan Self-Defense Forces chief serving as Taiwan adviser

BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday sanctioned Shigeru Iwasaki, a former chief of staff of the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, claiming he had "openly colluded with 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces." Japan-Ch

[4] FI defmin.fi · 2025-09-17 · 75% match

Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen: Cooperation between like-minded countries is increasingly important in the current security situation

Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen: Cooperation between like-minded countries is increasingly important in the current security situation Permanent Secretary of Finland’s Ministry of Defence Esa

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-05-21 · 59% match

Who will replace Armitage and Nye as custodians of US-Japan alliance?

WASHINGTON -- More than a decade ago, Japanese diplomat Ryozo Kato wrote in an op-ed that Japan should make efforts to "create the next Armitage." Kato, a former ambassador to Washington, was referring to former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armi

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-09-30 · 75% match

AirAsia approves shutting down Japan joint venture

TransportationAirAsia approves shutting down Japan joint venture AirAsia Japan hit by plunge in travel demand amid coronavirus pandemic AirAsia Group is reassessing its businesses after performance deteriorated due to a drop in air travel demand caus

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-12-18 · 75% match

Uzbekistan plans over $6bn in joint projects with Japan

InterviewUzbekistan plans over $6bn in joint projects with Japan President Mirziyoyev to pitch resource development during Japan trip Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, in a written interview with the Nikkei Asian Review, said joining the World Trad

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-09-26 · 75% match

China and Japan kick off joint effort on foreign infrastructure

International relationsChina and Japan kick off joint effort on foreign infrastructure 'Belt and Road' name receives no mention in face of 'colonialism' criticism An elevated train line under construction in Bangkok.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-11-13 · 75% match

South Korea rejected Japan involvement in joint US military drills

PoliticsSouth Korea rejected Japan involvement in joint US military drills Seoul's Beijing balancing act spoils Trump's united front The USS Theodore Roosevelt is one of three U.S.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-11-16 · 75% match

Japan weighs joint exercise base on U.S. territory in west Pacific

International relationsJapan weighs joint exercise base on U.S. territory in west Pacific Ruling party policy chief calls for stronger Japan-U.S.

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