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Priacanthus hamrur, commonly known as the lunar-tailed bigeye or moontail bullseye, is a species of marine fish in the family Priacanthidae. It is widespread but uncommon in the Indo-Pacific, ranging from the Red Sea and eastern Africa to Japan, Australia and French Polynesia, with rare records in the M...

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When roughly 30 envoys to NATO descended on Tokyo this week — the largest delegation of its kind ever to visit — they had a clear objective: to explore how the partnership can be translated into tangible cooperation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/17/japan/politics/nato-japan-ambassadors-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #nato #natojapan #europe #eu #indopacific
From Brussels to Tokyo — NATO delegation maps out next cooperation steps with Japan

Officials say the partnership could act as a force multiplier, combining Japan's technological prowess with NATO's operational experience.

The Japan Times

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Australia to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP and invest in drones
Australia plans to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2033, allocating an additional approximately A$53 billion. Defence Minister Richard Marles stated the plan includes major new investment in drones and autonomous systems, driven by lessons from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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Japan's relationship with NATO is moving beyond broad political dialogue into more "concrete" forms of cooperation across key strategic and security areas, Tokyo's ambassador to the alliance said in an interview. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/16/japan/politics/nato-japan-ambassador-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #nato #natojapanrelations #europe #indopacific #russia #northkorea #china #defense
Japan-NATO cooperation enters new ‘concrete’ phase, Tokyo’s envoy to alliance says

Ambassador Osamu Izawa pointed to the creation of a high-level bilateral defense industry cooperation dialogue, but hinted that even more tie-ups were to come.

The Japan Times
An unprecedented delegation of roughly 30 ambassadors to NATO is set to visit Japan from Wednesday, marking the largest high-level mission to the country by member states. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/13/japan/nato-japan-ambassadors-focus/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #nato #natojapanrelations #europe #indopacific #russia #northkorea #china #defense
Eastward bound: Largest-ever NATO envoy delegation to visit Japan

The unprecedented visit by a delegation of roughly 30 ambassadors to NATO represents a significant milestone in deepening bilateral ties.

The Japan Times
Japan and Australia are deepening defense ties as North Korean threats, Middle East tensions, and Indo-Pacific competition push both nations closer together.
https://worldbriefly.news/japan-and-australia-deepen-defense-ties-amid-regional-and-global-security-pressu
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US-India Air Force chiefs discuss Indo-Pacific cooperation - Social News XYZ

Washington, April 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The US and India reaffirmed their strategic defence partnership during high-level talks between their air force chiefs, focusing on interoperability, training and regional deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, a media release said.... - Social News XYZ

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Northern Territory Tests Industrial Capability with New Marine Complex

Can the Northern Territory turn its prime location on the edge of the Indo-Pacific into a thriving industrial hub, or will its strategic geography remain an untapped advantage? A new marine complex is being put to the test as a catalyst for achieving real industrial capability in the region.

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Northern Territory Tests Industrial Capability with New Marine Complex

Discover how Northern Territory's new marine complex tests industrial capability, turning strategic geography into real industry - read the analysis now.

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Amid concern over stability of Middle Eastern oil supplies, and knowing the impacts of earthquakes, floods and the pandemic, Japan and the region face an opportunity to secure more stable supplies through cooperation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/09/japan/politics/oil-diplomacy-asean/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #iran #philippines #us #middleeast #oil #energy #iranjapanrelations #usjapanrelations #indopacific
Regional cooperation on oil stocks and supplies could offer Japan more stability

Agreements with Asian countries on communal stockpiling and reciprocal supply arrangements may help ease future disruptions to supply and price stability.

The Japan Times
At a meeting this week, the Japanese and Australian defense chiefs delivered a clear message: crises elsewhere — including in the Middle East — must not come at the expense of Indo-Pacific security. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/09/japan/politics/japan-australia-defense-ministers-asia/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #australia #australiajapanrelations #richardmarles #sdf #defense #shinjirokoizumi #us #iran #middleeast #ukraine #indopacific #defense #defenseministry
Japan, Australia warn against Indo-Pacific ‘security vacuum’ amid global crises

At talks this week, the Japanese and Australian defense chiefs delivered a clear message: crises elsewhere — including in the Middle East — must not come at the expense of Asia.

The Japan Times