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Three missing after Japan military helicopter loses contact over Sea of Japan
Japan's Defense Ministry on Sunday said it was searching for three crew members of a Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) helicopter in the Sea of Japan after contact was lost with the chopper.
Sun Aug 27 2017
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Japan aims to develop prototype drone fighter jet in two decades
Japan aims to develop a prototype drone fighter jet with private sector help, according to a document seen by Reuters.
Fri Aug 19 2016
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Japan's far-flung island defence plan seeks to turn tables on China
Japan is fortifying its far-flung island chain in the East China Sea under an evolving strategy that aims to turn the tables on China's navy and keep it from ever dominating the Western Pacific Ocean.
Fri Dec 18 2015
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Man sets himself on fire over Japan military policy: reports
Police declined to confirm details or reports that the man filmed his self-immolation with a video camera.
Wed Nov 12 2014