Category: Military Matters

Japanese Government’s Plan to Acquire Unmanned Island as U.S. Military Training Site Faces Resistance

The mayor of Nishinoomote City, Japan, Toshiyuki Itami, said Wednesday (Oct. 7) that he opposes the Japanese government’s plan to…

U.S. and Japan express concern over China’s maritime activities; both sides hold amphibious landing drills

Japan’s new Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi held talks Thursday (Oct. 8) with Air Force Lieutenant General Kevin Schneider, commander of…

Ceasefire Agreement Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Enters into Force

A cease-fire between Armenia and Azerbaijan went into effect at noon local time (0800 GMT) on Saturday, putting an end,…

NATO Warnings of China’s Military Rise Germany Bans Chinese Acquisition of Satellite Company

“The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has released a report on its reform, giving a clear warning against China. German…

Confronting China: UK to send aircraft carriers to Japan’s coast next year

A number of Japanese government sources revealed on May 5, the British Navy will be the earliest early next year…

North Korea’s New Intercontinental Ballistic Missile on Display at Military Parade

North Korea demonstrates a new ICBM at a military parade. Some commentators believe that this missile, once deployed, will be…