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April 12, 2024
Space Force hosts gathering of 18 nations

First held in 2021, the forum is a key opportunity for global partners to collectively assess the space security environment, evaluate new cooperative concepts, and discuss steps that can be taken together to maintain the domain's safety, stability and long-term sustainability.
Jan. 25, 2024
Japan Takes Leadership Roles Protecting Global Security

Japan is taking leadership roles that not only benefit people in the Indo-Pacific, but the global community, the director for Japan policy at the Defense Department's Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Office said.
Jan. 10, 2024
Wings of Unity: US, international airborne forces soar in annual New Year's Jump

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron displayed their tactical airlift capabilities during the annual New Year's Jump on Jan. 7, in the airspace above Camp Narashino, Japan, as part of a public exhibition hosted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade.
Dec. 22, 2023
Japan MoD, US DoD sign joint agreement for AI, UAS research

The AI developed in this joint research is expected to be applied to UAVs operated alongside Japan’s next fighter aircraft.
Nov. 5, 2023
US, Japan Guard and Protect 2023

Airmen from the 374th Security Forces Squadron trained with their security counterparts in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1, a two-week-long base readiness exercise meant to hone critical skills during realistic
Oct. 4, 2023
Austin Says U.S. Committed to Defending Japan, Including Senkaku Islands

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stated Article V of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty includes an ironclad commitment to defend all of Japan, including the Senkaku Islands and other territories.
Aug. 24, 2023
PACAF, allies support Pacific Airlift Rally 23

Pacific Air Force Airmen returned from Pacific Airlift Rally 23, a multinational, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise involving the U.S., Philippines, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia air forces at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Aug. 14-18.
Aug. 18, 2023
Japan, South Korea, U.S. Strengthen Trilateral Cooperation

The trilateral ties among Japan, South Korea and the United States will make the world safer and the three countries stronger, President Joe Biden said at the conclusion of talks at Camp David, Md.
July 31, 2023
Yokota Medics test contingency response with UK, JP allies during MG23

Yokota medics were put to the test July 18-19, to practice aeromedical evacuation and massive casualty response in cooperation with the U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Japan in support of Mobility Guardian 2023 operations and an internal readiness exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
July 21, 2023
AU international military students visit D.C., gain U.S. government, military perspectives

The 79 students, representing 64 nations, visited Arlington National Cemetery, the National Mall, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Annex, National Defense University and the Capitol, where they engaged with Alabama representatives.