Japan
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Indian Coast Guard Ship Shadowed by Chinese Vessels:Tensions Rise in South China Sea
By Levina Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Shaunak, recently returning from a goodwill visit to Japan, encountered significant challenges as it traversed the waters west of Scarborough Shoal. The vessel was shadowed by the China Coast Guard (CCG) 3304, highlighting ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. Concurrently, China’s “Monster” ship, CCG 5901, was engaged…
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Japan to Acquire V-BAT UAVs
Japan plans to finalize a $25 million contract with the U.S. company Shield AI (based in San Diego, California) for the acquisition of V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to boost maritime reconnaissance capabilities. The Japanese cabinet has approved the procurement of six V-BAT UAVs as part of the fiscal 2025 defense budget proposal. The V-BAT…