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Japan deploys its first long-range missiles
Japan has begun the secret deployment of upgraded Type-12 missiles in Kumamoto Prefecture. The new weapons are capable of striking targets in China.
Japan confirmed the presence of a Russian reconnaissance ship near its territorial waters
The Japanese Ministry of Defense confirmed the presence of a Russian Vishnya-class reconnaissance ship near the islands of Yonaguni and Miyako from January 13 to 15. The vessel with hull number 535 was observed by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
China launches newest military drone near Japan
Japan has scrambled its fighter jets after detecting a new Chinese Wing Loong-10 reconnaissance and strike drone near Okinawa Prefecture.
Reuters: tsunami warning after 7.5 magnitude earthquake southwest of Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7. 5 occurred in southwestern Japan, triggering warnings of a tsunami up to 3 meters high on the island of Okinawa.