Japan, US to agree joint development of critical minerals this week, Nikkei says

TOKYO, March 17 (Reuters) - Japan and the United States are set to agree to jointly develop rare earths, lithium and copper ...

Japan and US to discuss joint rare earths development: PM Takaichi

Japan and the US are seeking to curb dependence on China for the valuable minerals. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
Ars Technica

After a decade in development, Japan’s H3 rocket is ready for its debut

Japan has a long history of launching orbital rockets, dating back about half a century. During much of this time, its launch industry has focused largely on orbiting national payloads, such as ...
The Diplomat

The Future of Japan’s Official Development Assistance Under Takaichi

Then-Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi inspects an apple orchard in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, part of a JICA Partnership Program, Aug. 26, 2025. Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan At the ...
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Japan Releases First Official Photos of EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft

Japan's Aviation Development and Testing Group has released official photos of the JASDF's EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer aircraft which was first spotted last month at Gifu Air Base. The Japan Air ...
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Japan’s Ishiba Calls for Closer Weapons Development With Allies

(Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Japan and its allies should deepen cooperation in the development of weapons and other defense equipment as threats mount across the Asia-Pacific ...