Weekend Briefing (3-7 May)
This week at Overt Defense we took a closer look at the Mi-35 downed in Burma, the shocking testimony of ex-Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher and trials of new supersonic cruise… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (3-7 May)"
Category: Japan
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Top US, Korean and Japanese Military Officials Meet in Hawaii
On Thursday 29 April, US General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), met his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Hawaii. These were Japanese Chief of… Continue reading "Top US, Korean and Japanese Military Officials Meet in Hawaii"
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Weekend Briefing (26-30 April)
This week brought us more interesting military affairs news from around the World. The hunt for Indonesia’s lost submarine, the Nanggala, came to a tragic conclusion, French troops will train… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (26-30 April)"
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New Japanese Diplomatic Bluebook Shows Significantly More Concern About China than Earlier Editions
Every year, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) releases a “diplomatic bluebook” which serves as a publicly-available annual report on the country’s foreign policy activities. The 2021 edition was… Continue reading "New Japanese Diplomatic Bluebook Shows Significantly More Concern About China than Earlier Editions"
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In Historic First, French Troops Will Train in Japan
In a recent statement, Japan’s Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) announced upcoming drills which will feature US Marines and French troops training alongside the JGSDF. Set to be held between… Continue reading "In Historic First, French Troops Will Train in Japan"
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US SOUTHCOM Commander Visits Argentina and Uruguay
Last week, US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) commander Admiral Craig Faller travelled to Uruguay and Argentina to meet the countries’ defense officials. The Admiral’s delegation was focused on discussing matters of… Continue reading "US SOUTHCOM Commander Visits Argentina and Uruguay"
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Record-breaking Incursion into Taiwan’s ADIZ
On 12 April, Taiwan noted a record-size incursion into its air defense identification zone (ADIZ) by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). No less than 25 aircraft entered the… Continue reading "Record-breaking Incursion into Taiwan’s ADIZ"
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Congressional Research Service Assess Cooperation with Japan
Last week, the United States Congressional Research Service (CRS) released a paper detailing US-Japan relations. While covering many aspects including trade and internal politics, security was also a major concern.… Continue reading "Congressional Research Service Assess Cooperation with Japan"
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Weekend Briefing (5-10 April)
The second week of April has seen Russia move to expand its influence in Asia and ramp tensions in Ukraine. South Korea have Unveil its new KF-21 multirole jet and… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (5-10 April)"
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JASDF and USSPACECOM Sign New Agreement
At beginning of April the Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) and the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) signed an agreement which will see the assignment of a Japanese liaison… Continue reading "JASDF and USSPACECOM Sign New Agreement"