Japan could deploy US long-range missiles – Japanese newspaper claims

Japan could deploy US long-range missiles – Japanese newspaper claims

Tokyo: Japan has proposed to the US that Japan could deploy medium and long-range missiles of US origin if the Biden administration is ready for negotiations. For the past few years, only discussions have been ongoing regarding this deployment between the US and Japan. However, a leading Japanese newspaper claimed that the Japanese government has […]

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US to provide Predator drones to India

US to provide Predator drones to India

Washington: India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, who is on a visit to the US, held talks with the US Secretary of State. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that the issue of strategic partnership between the two countries is at the forefront of this discussion. White House Media Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has […]

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US assures protection to South Korea on premise of NATO against the nuclear threat of North Korea – NATO Chief visits Japan

US assures protection to South Korea on premise of NATO against the nuclear threat of North Korea – NATO Chief visits Japan

Washington/Seoul/Tokyo: The United States has assured protection to South Korea based on NATO against the increasing nuclear tests and aggression of North Korea. On his visit to South Korea, the US Secretary of Defence Llyod Austin announced deploying its nuclear weapons and defence systems in South Korea if necessary and enhanced military cooperation and drills […]

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National Security Adviser Doval on US tour

National Security Adviser Doval on US tour

Washington: India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is on a visit to the US and held talks with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Ajit Doval participated in a meeting on the US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET). Doval also held talks with US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, the US Deputy Secretary […]

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Japan plans countermeasures against Chinese electromagnetic attacks – Japanese army base and navy headquarters to get relocated underground

Japan plans countermeasures against Chinese electromagnetic attacks – Japanese army base and navy headquarters to get relocated underground

Tokyo/ Beijing: Japan has taken swift steps to counter the possible attacks of ‘Electromagnetic Pulse Weapons’ (EMP Weapons) from China. Under this, some bases and divisional headquarters that are part of Japan’s defence forces will be moved to underground spaces. At the same time, ‘EMP filters’ will also be set up at some airports in […]

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Japanese cabinet approves defence budget of $55 billion for 2023 – 20% more than in 2022

Japanese cabinet approves defence budget of $55 billion for 2023 – 20% more than in 2022

Tokyo: In its national security policy released last week, Japan signalled a record increase in defence spending. Accordingly, in the Friday cabinet meeting, Japan approved a defence budget of $55 billion for 2023. Compared to 2022, Japan has increased its defence spending by a whopping 20 per cent in the next year. Japan said this […]

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Japan announces provision of $320 billion for defence preparedness against the threats posed by China and North Korea

Japan announces provision of $320 billion for defence preparedness against the threats posed by China and North Korea

Tokyo: Considering the growing threat in the Pacific region due to the increasing possibility of a Chinese attack on Taiwan and North Korean missile tests, Japan has announced a substantial increase in its defence spending. On Friday, Japan announced the new national security policy. It highlighted the need for an unprecedented increase in defence spending […]

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