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Ukraine air defense crisis and interceptor procurement

175 clusters · 1353 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ukraine seeks urgent missile defense and drone technology solutions

Ukraine’s air defense crisis has intensified as reports indicate the country has exhausted its supply of Patriot interceptor missiles amid heavy Russian drone and ballistic missile strikes. To address shortages, Defense

Japan PM Takaichi faces economic scrutiny and cabinet crisis

31 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary reflects on Takaichi administration's first year

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has detailed a ‘Japan Growth Strategy’ to be implemented by the end of 2026, targeting 17 strategic sectors. A central component is a proposal to reduce the consumption tax on food from 8% t

Japan initiatives for women in agriculture

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Japan initiatives support women in agriculture through fashion and networking

In alignment with the United Nations’ ‘International Year of Women in Agriculture’ in 2026, Japan has launched several initiatives to address gender gaps and support female workers in the agricultural and livestock secto

Japanese municipal public-private partnerships

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Japanese municipalities sign partnership agreements with private companies

A nationwide survey indicates that approximately 80% of Japanese municipalities are engaged in or intend to pursue public-private partnerships to address regional challenges, with over 90% of local governments recognizin