Japan may expand “defense-related” spending amid US pressure

Japan plans to raise defence spending by including space, aviation, and infrastructure projects beyond the Defence...

Japan launches new maritime unit to counter China

"The unit will facilitate quicker and more secure troop deployments," Nakatani stated during a ceremony in Kure,...

Japan-US joint military drill includes China as imaginary enemy

For the first time, the Japan-US joint military exercise listed China as the imaginary enemy, Japanese media said.

Japan signs deal for 400 Tomahawk missiles with US

As per the deal arranged through the US foreign military sales programme, Japan will pay about USD 1.7 billion to...

Japan: 2 people from missing chopper off Okinawa confirmed dead

Following a deep-sea dive in search of a Japanese Self-Defense Forces helicopter, two people were confirmed dead on...

Japan SDF chopper with 10 members aboard goes missing

Rescue efforts continue for the pilots, mechanics and other members of the Self-Defense Forces, according to Kyodo News.

Chinese Shupang class survey ship spotted in Japan waters

According to the Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces, on December 19, it was confirmed that a Chinese Navy...

US, Japan conducting exercises in Sea of Japan

Tokyo [Japan], April 13 (ANI/Sputnik): The US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln is conducting joint...

US aircraft carriers assert in South China Sea as tensions...

Washington [US], January 24 (ANI): US aircraft carriers on Sunday entered the South China Sea "to begin operations"...

Japan held drill in November assuming foreign occupation of...

Tokyo [Japan], December 28 (ANI): Japanese forces conducted a drill at a remote southwestern island in November...

Japan Self Defence Force improves its capabilities against China

Tokyo [Japan], December 10 (ANI): Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has started to develop its capabilities to...

Japan opens large COVID-19 vaccination centres in Tokyo, Osaka

Tokyo [Japan], May 24 (ANI/Sputnik): A major coronavirus vaccination centre that can provide shots to up to 10,000...