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10 ammunition depots for standoff missiles to be built

The Defense Ministry plans to start building about 10 large ammunition depots at Self-Defense Forces facilities, including ones in Oita and Aomori prefectures, in fiscal 2023, several government sources have said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 15, 2023

Britain Provides UN with Evidence on Iran's Arms Violation

The British government on Tuesday said it presented evidence proving Iran has violated UN resolutions on the proliferation of weapons and linking the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the smuggling of weapon systems in violation of a UN Security Council Resolution. In a statement, the British Defense Ministry said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023

Yemen Forms ‘National Shield Forces’ Headed by Al-Alimi

Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi issued a presidential decree to form the “National Shield Forces,” a military force under his direct command. The decree is part of efforts, carried out by the higher military and security commission, to restructure the many military formations in Yemen and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 31, 2023

4 SDF facilities slated to relocate command centers underground

The Defense Ministry is planning to move command centers underground at four Self-Defense Forces facilities by fiscal 2028 and implement measures against electromagnetic pulse attacks at five Air Self-Defense Force bases by fiscal 2029 in preparation for such situations as an emergency in Taiwan, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 31, 2022

South Korea's unannounced rocket launch causes UFO scare

South Korea’s military confirms it test-fired a solid-fueled rocket after its unannounced launch triggered brief public scare of a suspected UFO appearance or a North Korean missile or drone

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

Comprehensive support package eyed to boost defense industry

To maintain Japan's domestic manufacturing of defense-related equipment, the government is planning to provide comprehensive financial support to the declining defense industry and nationalize manufacturing plants of firms that may find it difficult to continue operating even with such support.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 30, 2022

Chinese aircraft conducted 260 takeoff, landing drills

Aircraft based on the Chinese carrier Liaoning conducted a total of about 260 takeoff and landing drills this month while the vessel sailed in waters near Okinawa Prefecture and elsewhere, the Defense Ministry announced Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 29, 2022

Missile unit eyed for Yonaguni

The Defense Ministry is considering deploying a surface-to-air guided missile unit on a Ground Self-Defense Force camp on Yonaguni in Okinawa Prefecture, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 27, 2022

3 die in new drone attack on Russian strategic bomber base

Three servicemen were killed during a Ukrainian drone attack at a military air base in southern Russia that hosts strategic bombers, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said Monday.

Tribune News Service · Dec 26, 2022

Captain in secrets probe belonged to intelligence unit

The Maritime Self-Defense Force captain suspected of deliberately leaking designated state secrets on national security belonged to an intelligence unit that deals with classified information, government sources said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 26, 2022