Japan to increase defence spending to 2% of current GDP target
This is the first time Kishida has specified a concrete target for increasing defence spending.
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Japan’s satellite constellation to be launched in line with counterattack capabilities
The network will be able to frequently observe a specific point, enabling it to closely monitor the movements of opposing forces, such as vehicles and naval vessels equipped with…
Wartime labour dispute still remains as hurdle to Yoon-Kishida meeting
Seoul and Tokyo are working to reset their strained ties as President Yoon Suk-yeol steps up efforts to deliver on the promise.
Kim appears with daughter again, vows rapid nuclear build-up
Experts feel that another high-profile NK provocation is however unlikely this week as Pyongyang is in good spirits after ICBM launch on Nov. 18.
Yoon cites defense industry as future growth engine
The President wants the nation to be the world's fourth largest weapon seller. It is currently ranked No. 8.
Kishida asked Xi to relax quarantine measures in China
During their talks, Kishida told Xi that the Chinese government’s mitigation measures are too strict.
Sino-Japanese talks gather momentum
The two delegations agreed on further cooperation in six fields, including working on establishing a direct hotline between the defence authorities.
US must respect China’s position on Taiwan: Wei Fenghe
Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe also said the US is to blame for the frayed ties and noted that while China values their relationship, the US must respect China's core…
US, China defence chiefs likely to meet in sign of thawing ties
A flurry of high-level US-China talks has helped ease pessimism about a relationship that plunged to its lowest point in a generation over issues such as Taiwan.
As world condemns North Korea missile launch, Pyongyang criticizes UN chief as ‘puppet’ of US
North Korea launched its massive new Hwasong-17 ICBM on Friday, which it called a “new strategic weapon system” that can prove the powerful combat performance of the regime.