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UPDATED Aug 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Aug 18, 2026 at 4:09 AM ET
Japan and Australia tout progress on laser and missile tests
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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said bilateral advances in high-energy laser and missile range tests were a breakthrough.
WHO: Shinjiro Koizumi
WHAT: Said Japan and Australia made advances in high-energy laser and missile range tests
WHEN: Reported Aug 18, 2026 at 4:36 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: Koizumi said the advances were a breakthrough for bilateral ties and Japan's defense industry.
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