Government lists ‘disruptive acts’ under security-linked land law

Erecting structures that may obstruct the landing and takeoff of Self-Defense Forces aircraft is one of the 'disruptive acts' listed under a new land law. | KYODO

The government has compiled a draft basic policy regarding a law on national security-related land including seven examples of “disruptive acts” that could interfere with the functions of important facilities such as those linked to defense. The draft was approved on Monday at the first meeting of a government panel on the legislation, headed by

Australian surveillance plane cut off by Chinese fighter jet

A Boeing Co. P-8 Poseidon aircraft performs maneuvers during an aerobatic flying display at the Australian International Airshow held at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Australia, in 2017.  | BLOOMBERG

Australia said one of its surveillance planes was cut off by a Chinese fighter jet in international airspace over the South China Sea in the latest encounter between the militaries of the two countries. The RAAF P-8 aircraft was undertaking routine maritime surveillance activities on May 26 when it was intercepted by a Chinese J-16

Replenishing US arms supplies a matter of ‘urgency’ amid huge shipments to Ukraine

Replenishing US arms supplies a matter of ‘urgency’ amid huge shipments to Ukraine

The US is expected to amplify its military assistance to Ukraine in the coming days as the Senate is anticipated to pass a bill giving Kyiv billions of additional weapons and military assistance. But the sheer extent of US arms donations has sharply reduced its own supplies – and analysts warn it will take time to

Solomon Islands signed China security pact with ‘eyes open’ despite criticism from US, Australia

Solomon Islands signed China security pact with 'eyes open' despite criticism from US, Australia

Issued on: 20/04/2022 – 10:24 Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said Wednesday his government signed a controversial security pact with China “with our eyes open” but refused to say when it may be published. The deal, announced by Beijing a day earlier, has faced sharp criticism from the United States and Australia, which fear

Is the Takuba Task Force still welcome in Mali?

Is the Takuba Task Force still welcome in Mali?

While Paris was depending on the strengthening of the Takuba counter-terrorism force in the Sahel region to make up for the drawdown of soldiers from its former Operation Barkhane, Denmark revealed on Thursday that it would withdraw its soldiers from Mali at the request of the judgment junta. Does this mark the beginning of completion

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