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04/27/2024 05:06:32 pm

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Japan Self-Defense Force

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Japan’s JS Kaga Helicopter Carrier Enters JMSDF Service; Job is to Destroy Chinese Submarines

The addition of the Kaga brings to four the number of helicopter destroyers in service with the JMSDF.

Stronger

F-35 Stealth Fighter will Revive Japanese Militarism, Alleges China Armed Forces Website

JSDF's strategic focus will now move from the north, where it once guarded against threats from Russia, to the southwest where it stands ready to confront China,

X-Band

Japan Launches First Military Communications Satellite to Boost Warfighting Capability of Japanese Armed Forces

Kirameki-2 is one of three planned X-band satellites that will quadruple JSDF's broadband capacity.

No love for China

Japan and US Holding War Games to Deal with Chinese Invasion of Taiwan

In August 2016, the Republic of China Armed Forces (ROCAF) held its largest military exercise ever.

Better prepared

Japan Reveals Record Defense Budget to Better Counter China’s Aggression

$1.80 billion, a record high, to strengthen the Japan Coast Guard.

Float like a butterfly

Japan to Deploy New V-22 Ospreys to East China Sea

This is the first international sale of the V-22.

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