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Russia’s secret plans to attack Japan revealed

A series of leaked communications and military documents have revealed how Russian authorities and security services assessed ...
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Japan conducts first missile test on its own territory as part of military buildup to deter China

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's military test-fired a missile on Japanese territory for the first time Tuesday, as the country accelerates its military buildup to deter China. The Type 88 surface-to-ship, ...
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Pacifist Japan has slowly transformed from exclusively self-defense to a military buildup

Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China’s growing threats by doubling annual arms spending. The goal comes as Tokyo’s main ally, ...
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Japan’s defense minister pledges to reduce US military footprint on first visit to Okinawa

Japan’s defense minister promised to reduce the U.S. military’s footprint there and expand joint exercises near Japan’s ...
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Japan’s military ramp-up sees concerns of pacifism’s loss rise

TOKYO -- Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China's growing threats by doubling annual arms spending. The goal comes as Tokyo's ...