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Japan to establish a division to counter disinformation

Japan's Defense Ministry plans to create a division focused on countering disinformation. The move reflects concern over information operations affecting national security.

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It signals that Japan considers disinformation a significant strategic and security threat.

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  1. Defense Ministry to create division to counter disinformation | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis ↗asahi.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC

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