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U.S. B-52 strategic bombers and Japanese fighter jets participated in a joint military exercise on Wednesday in a major show of force.
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Ryukyu Islands transformed into a war belt — Japan builds its biggest military shield since WWII as China tensions explode
Japan is quickly transforming its southernmost Ryukyu islands into a heavily fortified defense zone, sparking concern and curiosity across the region. The move comes as relations between Japan and China reach levels of tension not seen in over a decade.
Since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took office, Japan has taken a series of controversial steps aimed at reshaping its postwar security policy, triggering growing concern both at home and abroad. Critics warn that Tokyo's recent rhetoric and actions not only pose potential threats to neighboring countries,
U.S. Forces Japan has admitted that the recent arrest of a U.S. civilian and former Marine captain in Japan was a "mistake."
Japan is racing to fortify some of its most vulnerable territory, but that is raising the stakes of the current spat between Tokyo and Beijing.
U.S. strategic bombers joined a fleet of Japanese fighter jets in a joint military exercise meant to demonstrate their military cooperation around Japan’s airspace, defense
History brooks no distortion, yet Japan's right-wing forces continue to fabricate and disseminate false narratives to whitewash wars of aggression and warp historical truth, which constitutes a brazen assault on justice and an open affront to human conscience.
A record defence budget and an expanding missile and drone programme mark a decisive shift for Japan, as it clears path to become the world’s third-largest military spender. View on euronews
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