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Japan ready to ink military pact with S. Korea "at any time"

The Japanese ambassador to Seoul said Wednesday that Tokyo is prepared to sign a military intelligence pact with ...

US navy readies "laser attack" weapon in 2014

The US Navy said it is preparing to roll out a sea-based laser weapon capable of disabling small enemy vessels and ...

Indonesia, Japan to Start New Era of Military Cooperation

Whenever Indonesian and Japanese officials meet, their agenda topics usually concern economic issues, particularly on ...

Indonesia, Japan to intensify cooperation in Asian security

The Indonesian and Japanese governments have agreed to intensify cooperation in maintaining stability in the Southeast ...

Kopassus, Japan's defense forces strengthen partnership

Indonesia's army special forces (Kopassus) and Japan's self-defense forces army will continue to develop their ...

Japanese gov't decides to revise defense programs

The Japanese government announced Friday it decided to revise the country's two current defense programs, which was ...

Japanese PM orders Self Defense Forces fully prepared for emergency

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda ordered Japan`s Self Defense Forces (JSDF) to be fully prepared for any ...

Tornado kills one, injures 40 in Japan

Tornado slashed two prefectures north of Japanese capital Tokyo on Sunday, killing a teenage boy and injuring around ...

Some 1,500 people to participate in Semarang night carnival

A total of 1,500 people have confirmed to participate in the Semarang Night Carnival which will take place on April ...

Three police officers being probed over Mesuji shooting incident

Three police officers who shot local residents in an incident in Mesuji, Lampung Province, southern Sumatra, last ...

Obama sends 100 troops to fight rebels in central Africa

US President Barack Obama said Friday he is sending 100 combat troops to central Africa to help and advise forces ...

Delta Sukhoi jets celebrate TNI 2011 anniversary

A formation of five Delta Sukhois celebrated the 66th anniversary of the Indonesian Military (TNI) on October 5. ...

Thousands stranded after 41 die in Japan typhoon

Thousands of people remained stranded in western Japan Tuesday after the death toll from a fierce typhoon rose to 41, ...

Maid returns home after escaping Saudi execution

An Indonesian maid who was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia for killing her employer`s brother has finally returned ...

Jakarta police ordered to brace for terror attacks

Jakarta police have been told to be ready with their weapons following indications of potential terror attacks on ...