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The Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Aegis destroyer Chokai has become Japan’s first vessel capable of carrying and firing U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles, a development that could put targets deep inside China and North Korea within striking distance. [1]

The U.S. government said Wednesday that it has approved support for Japan to develop the country's upgraded Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles (HVGPs). [2]

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Defense and Chulalongkorn University have signed a Memorandum of Understand [3]

Hostilities along the Cambodian-Thai frontier are again threatening to reignite after the Thai military admitted it opened fire just three days after seizing a Cambodian fishing vessel, impounding the boat, and detaining three fishermen. [4]

China announced Saturday that it has placed the military’s highest-ranked uniformed officer under investigation for “suspected serious discipline and law violations,” terminology often used to refer to corruption. [5]

BANGKOK — Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement Saturday, aimed at ending weeks of deadly border skirmishes over disputed territory. The truce officially took effect at noon loca [6]

NAYPYITAW — The Defense Ministry on Tuesday asked for a budget of more than 1.3 trillion kyats (US$1 billion) for a six-month period—an amount higher than the combined total of the health and education budgets—as Parliament discussed the budget for a... (confirmed by 5 sources) [7]

This blog file is now closed. For the latest developments, head over here. The Russian invasion of Ukraine that began on Feb. 24 continues, with casualties mounting on both sides. [8]

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[1] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2026-03-27 · 65% match

MSDF destroyer becomes Japan’s first ship capable of firing Tomahawk missiles

The Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Aegis destroyer Chokai has become Japan’s first vessel capable of carrying and firing U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles, a development that could put targets deep inside China and North Korea within striking distance.

[2] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2026-03-26 · 65% match

U.S. approves support for Japan's development of upgraded HVGP missiles

The U.S. government said Wednesday that it has approved support for Japan to develop the country's upgraded Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles (HVGPs).

[3] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-11-04 · 75% match

Defense Ministry and Chulalongkorn University sign MoU to advance research and strengthen national security cooperation

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Defense and Chulalongkorn University have signed a Memorandum of Understand

[4] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-02-26 · 65% match

Cambodia Rejects Thai Claims It Launched a Grenade at Thai Troops

Hostilities along the Cambodian-Thai frontier are again threatening to reignite after the Thai military admitted it opened fire just three days after seizing a Cambodian fishing vessel, impounding the boat, and detaining three fishermen.

[5] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2026-01-24 · 65% match

China places military’s top uniformed officer under investigation

China announced Saturday that it has placed the military’s highest-ranked uniformed officer under investigation for “suspected serious discipline and law violations,” terminology often used to refer to corruption.

[6] TH www.khaosodenglish.com · 2025-12-27 · 65% match

Thailand and Cambodia Sign 16-Point De-escalation Agreement to Secure Border Peace

BANGKOK — Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement Saturday, aimed at ending weeks of deadly border skirmishes over disputed territory. The truce officially took effect at noon loca

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-01-17 · 75% match

Defense Ministry Asks For Budget Increase

NAYPYITAW — The Defense Ministry on Tuesday asked for a budget of more than 1.3 trillion kyats (US$1 billion) for a six-month period—an amount higher than the combined total of the health and education budgets—as Parliament discussed the budget for a

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-08-01 · 75% match

Ukraine from July 8 to Aug. 1: Russian strikes kill Ukrainian grain tycoon

This blog file is now closed. For the latest developments, head over here. The Russian invasion of Ukraine that began on Feb. 24 continues, with casualties mounting on both sides.

[9] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2021-06-25 · 75% match

The Russian Ministry of Defense is building a war memorial in Northern Norway

The Russian Ministry of Defense is building a war memorial in Northern Norway Battling over history and truth, Moscow brings its big politics over war memorials to a mountain top in Hasvik, northern Norway.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-02-21 · 75% match

Japan's defense ministry takes part in Singapore Airshow for first time

Aerospace & Defense IndustriesJapan's defense ministry takes part in Singapore Airshow for first time Public-private initiative targets deals with China-wary Southeast Asian countries Philippine military officials, center, talk to a Japanese Ministry

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