Semisubmersible watercraft designed to move weapons across long distances. The Marine Corps will launch its Autonomous Low-Profile Vessel, a newly developed unmanned supply vessel, in waters around Okinawa,…
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U.S. and Japan Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity with Joint Exercise
Collaborative effort enhances preparedness for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure to increase Indo-Pacific security. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Government of Japan conducted a successful…
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Stock Markets Correct After Global Plunge
U.S. employment and manufacturing numbers contributed to global market instability on Monday. The U.S. stock market experienced a sharp decline on Monday amid a global market selloff. The…
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Legislators Propose Funding Cut to World Anti-Doping Agency
Questions remain as an ongoing investigation continues into Chinese swimmer doping. Bipartisan legislators from the House and the Senate proposed legislation that would allow the United States to…
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State and Defense Secretaries Engage in Meetings in Asia
The secretary of state will have a sideline meeting with the Chinese minister of foreign affairs. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled this…
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U.S. and Japan Announce $10B Tactical Aircraft Modernization Plan
Upgrades across multiple military bases to strengthen regional deterrence and enhance Indo-Pacific stability The Department of Defense (DoD), in coordination with the Government of Japan, announced a plan…
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U.S., Japan, and South Korea Strengthen Security Ties Amid Regional Tensions
Secretary Austin meets with defense ministers in Singapore to discuss the threat from North Korea. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Japan Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru, and Republic…
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Proposed Bill Would Include Japan in AUKUS Alliance
The senators seek to promote international communication for advanced technology projects. Senators Mitt Romney of Utah, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, Jim Risch of Idaho, and Tim Kaine of…
Read MoreU.S. and Japanese Energy Departments Form Fusion Energy Partnership
Leverages current joint programs to conduct mutual research The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) recently announced their…
Read MoreCommerce Secretary Holds Annual Meeting with Japan Counterpart
They review progress on economic cooperation in Washington, D.C. This week, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) Saito Ken held their…
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