Japan, Us Launch Joint Intel-sharing Unit

Japan, US launch joint intel-sharing unit

Japan's Self-Defense Forces and US forces in Japan have launched a joint unit that will share, analyze and process information gathered from their assets, including drones and vessels.

The Japan-US Bilateral Intelligence Analysis Cell, or BIAC, was set up at the US Yokota Air Base in Tokyo.

Sdf Space Unit Training Program Disclosed

SDF space unit training program disclosed

A Japanese defense unit specializing in outer space disclosed on Wednesday contents of its training. The unit will become fully operational in fiscal 2023.

The Space Operations Squadron was launched in May to protect Japanese satellites from foreign attack and space debris. The Self-Defense Forces rely on satellites for reconnaissance and communication.

Former Toshiba Chip Unit Postpones $14 Bil. Ipo

Former Toshiba chip unit postpones $14 bil. IPO

Major Japanese memory-chip maker, Kioxia Holdings, has shelved its plans to go public next week, amid growing uncertainty surrounding its business. The escalating tussle between Washington and Beijing over tech firms was behind the move.

The company is a spin-off of electronics giant Toshiba's memory chip business. Its board made the decision on Monday.

Softbank To Sell Arm Unit To Nvidia For $40 Bil.

SoftBank to sell Arm unit to Nvidia for $40 bil.

Japan's SoftBank Group has announced that it has agreed to sell leading chip designer Arm to US-based Nvidia in a deal worth up to 40 billion dollars.

SoftBank Group and its Vision Fund will sell all shares in UK-based Arm in a cash and stock deal.

Govt. Eyes Revising Law To Set Up New Space Unit

Govt. eyes revising law to set up new space unit

Japan's Defense Ministry plans to submit a bill to the current session of the Diet to establish a space unit.

The ministry is considering creating the new unit and increasing the number of personnel starting this April to beef up its defense capabilities in the realms of outer space and cyberspace.

Japanese Msdf Unit Begins Mission In Middle East

Japanese MSDF unit begins mission in Middle East

A patrol plane unit from Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force has begun its intelligence-gathering mission in the Middle East amid heightened tensions in the region.

The unit has two P-3C aircraft, flying from the East African nation of Djibouti to the Gulf of Aden on Tuesday.

Msdf Unit To Begin Its Mission In The Middle East

MSDF unit to begin its mission in the Middle East

A patrol plane unit of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force is preparing for its intelligence-gathering mission in the Middle East.

The defense ministry announced that as of Monday local time, two P-3C aircrafts which departed from Japan on January 11 had replaced a unit engaged in anti-piracy activities off Somalia.