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Japan deploys military forces

Japan deploys military forces after spate of bear attacks

Japan says it is dispatching its military after a spate of bear attacks, including one that left a woman dead last week. It was the 12th fatal bear attack of the year—the highest number on record since Japan began keeping statistics in the early 2000s,

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Japan deploys troops to counter surge in bear attacks

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Japan's bear crisis sees Self-Defense Forces sent to northern Japan

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Japan deploys military to combat wave of deadly bear attacks

Japan has deployed troops to the country's rugged north to help trap bears after local authorities said besieged communities were struggling to cope with an unprecedented wave of attacks.

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Japan sends in troops to help tackle deadly bear attacks

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Japan deploys troops to help combat deadly wave of bear attacks

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Japan sends bold warning to China — Self-Defense Forces hold rare naval drills near Taiwan

Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF) have quietly stepped up their activities in the waters and skies near Taiwan, conducting special military exercises meant to show China how Japan could respond in a crisis.

Anadolu Agency

Japanese defense personnel begin China trip as 2 sides seek stable ties

Visit comes after Japanese Premier Sanae Takaichi, Chinese President Xi Jinping sought stable ties during their 1st summit in South Korea - Anadolu Ajansı

The Diplomat

Takaichi Government Moves to Expand Japan’s Defense Exports After Komeito’s Exit

Japan’s new administration led by Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is striving to step up exports of defense equipment, seizing the opportunity created by the pacifist Komeito party’s exit from the ruling coalition and the entry of the right-leaning Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) as its new partner.

USNI News

Carrier USS George Washington Makes Port Visit to South Korea After Training with Japan

The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (CSG) made its first port visit, arriving Wednesday at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, after training alongside Japanese forces. Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73),

Japan Today

Japan SDF personnel begin China trip for exchanges with military

A group of Japanese Self-Defense Forces personnel began a nine-day exchange visit to China on Wednesday, following an agreement last week between the two countries' leaders to strengthen crisis management and communication between their defense authorities.

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Japan Airport, Seaport Host First Military Drills for Possible China War

Japan has designated 14 airports and 26 seaports for use by its military and coast guard during a contingency.

Kyodo News on MSN

GSDF begins helping northeast Japan prefecture Akita combat bear problem

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on Wednesday began assisting Akita Prefecture in combating a recent surge of bear attacks

The Aviationist on MSN

Japan Starts F-35B Training Flights

As deliveries continue, the JASDF has now started training operations with the F-35B Lightning II at Nyutabaru Air Base. The JASDF (Japan Air-Self Defense Force) officially began its training operations with the F-35B Lightning II at Nyutabaru Air Base on Nov.