US prepares ‘contingency’ to spread missiles from Japan to Taiwan

US prepares ‘contingency’ to spread missiles from Japan to Taiwan

The US military is planning to spread missile bases throughout western Japan in the event of a “Taiwan contingency”. It’s part of the US and Japan’s plan to deal with a conflict situation in the region. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

November 25, 2024 13

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The US launches airstrikes in Yemen

The US military carried out airstrikes in Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthis, targeting five underground weapons storage facilities. The facilities were holding various weapons components used to target vessels in the Middle East. US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin, says they will continue to make clear to the Houthis that there will be consequences for their illegal and reckless attacks.

October 17, 2024 11

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Latest US assault allegations angers Okinawans

Locals in Japan’s Okinawa region are protesting two cases of alleged sexual assault by US military personnel. The Pentagon says it’s closely tracking the cases which have fueled local anger. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

July 3, 2024 16

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Nuclear armed countries spend billions on warheads – report

A new report has revealed a big increase in spending on nuclear weapons - with the US leading the push to boost its arsenal. Trent Murray has the details.

June 17, 2024 55

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Russia has tightened its hold over the Sahel region – and now it’s looking to Africa’s west coast

By Olumba E. Ezenwa, Royal Holloway University of London and John Sunday Ojo, University of Portsmouth Armed troops in Niger overthrew the government in July 2023, seizing power for themselves. The following months were rife with speculation that the military government would align with Moscow and possibly form ties with the Russian military or its associates. This has now become a reality, to the detriment of western […]

May 2, 2024 19

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U.S. and UK strike Yemen targets

The US has carried out fresh airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen. Defence officials say forces struck a land-attack cruise missile and four anti-ship missiles that had been ready for use in the Red Sea. It follows a third wave of joint British and American airstrikes on Saturday. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says it's necessary to protect commercial.

February 5, 2024 24

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US grounds all Osprey one week after Japan crash

The US Military is grounding all of its Osprey aircraft after one crashed in Japan last week. Tokyo had requested the US temporarily ground ground its fleets until the planes safety is confirmed. Chris Gilbert reports.

December 7, 2023 9

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Five more US military bodies found after Japan Osprey crash

The US military has discovered five more bodies after an Osprey crashed in west Japan last week, bringing the death toll to six. The aircraft was carrying eight military personnel when it plummeted into the sea off Yakushima Island. Two remain missing. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

December 5, 2023 11

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Odila yetanga leameno laUS, yelidengapo.

Odila yetanga lopakwaita ya US okwa lopotwa yelidenga pedu pefimbo yahangwa ovatwaalelwa veli 6 mokanunu ka Yakushima Island , taka hangwa moumbuwanhu unininginino waJapan. Omunambelewa wetonatelo lomukunghulofuta wa Japan' okwati ovelitwa molutu lomunhu popepi noitekela yodila. Oradio yomudidimbe yopashiwana yaJapan oyati odila yo CV-22 Osprey pefimbo loshiningwanima oya hangwa yali taikendabala okuwila pokapale komatukodila ka Yakushima pefimbo yahaka omundilo. Nande ongaho epangelo la US kalali latyakosha manga koshiningwanima. Eelopota odati […]

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