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Asia-Pacific

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Japan Seeks to Advance Defense Equipment Pact Talks with New Zealand

Japan hopes to advance defense equipment pact talks with New Zealand, potentially enabling Mogami-class frigate exports. The move underscores Tokyo's push to strengthen security ties in the Asia-Pacific region.

May 30, 2026

World

US to Deploy Global Hawk Drone Unit to Yokota Air Base in Tokyo

The US Air Force plans to station a Global Hawk reconnaissance drone unit at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo later this year, a first for Japan. The move aims to enhance US surveillance capacities in the Asia-Pacific, though specifics on timing and numbers remain undisclosed.

May 29, 2026