Japan’s 40mm Naval Railgun Plan Targets Missile Defense Deployments by 2027–2028

Japan’s 40mm railgun stays smaller than U.S. efforts; small-caliber prototypes are planned by 2027, setting clearer deployment steps.
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Ryukyu Islands transformed into a war belt — Japan builds its biggest military shield since WWII as China tensions explode

Japan is quickly transforming its southernmost Ryukyu islands into a heavily fortified defense zone, sparking concern and curiosity across the region. The move comes as relations between Japan and ...
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China bans military-use exports to Japan over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

China has banned exports of certain rare earth elements and dual-use items to Japan, which could be used for military purposes, according to a Bloomberg report. This decision has increased tensions ...
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Japan's new leader's remarks on threats toward Taiwan spark tensions with China

SEOUL, South Korea — Japan has sent a senior envoy to China to reassure its government that Tokyo's policies have not changed, despite Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's suggestion that military ...