2022 Defense of Japan Report
The following is the Japanese Ministry of Defense 2022 White Paper Defense of Japan released this week.…
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Australia to Pursue Nuclear Attack Subs in New Agreement with U.S., U.K.
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2021 Defense of Japan Report
The following is the Japanese Ministry of Defense 2021 White Paper Defense of Japan released this week.…
Report to Congress on Japan-U.S. Relations
The following is the April 6, 2021 Congressional Research Service report, Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress.…