Search For "self defense forces"
Japan considers broadening "defense-related" spending amid US pressure to
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Japan plans to raise defence spending by including space, aviation, and infrastructure projects beyond the Defence Ministry. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to reach 2% of GDP by fiscal 2025, accelerating previous targets, amid China's assertiveness and US pressure for Japan to shoulder m
Read More
Japan launches new maritime unit to counter China amid tensions over Taiwa
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
"The unit will facilitate quicker and more secure troop deployments," Nakatani stated during a ceremony in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, commemorating the establishment of the Maritime Transportation Group.
Read More
Japan-US joint military drill includes China as imaginary enemy for first
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
For the first time, the Japan-US joint military exercise listed China as the imaginary enemy, Japanese media said.
Read More
Japan signs deal for 400 land-based Tomahawk cruise missiles with US
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As per the deal arranged through the US foreign military sales programme, Japan will pay about USD 1.7 billion to buy up to 400 Tomahawks and related equipment.
Read More
Japan: 2 people from missing SDF chopper off Okinawa confirmed dead
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Following a deep-sea dive in search of a Japanese Self-Defense Forces helicopter, two people were confirmed dead on Sunday, the Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) said, in the first official announcement of deaths resulting from the incident since the chopper lost contact in early April, Japan
Read More
Japanese Self-Defense Force helicopter with 10 personnel goes missing
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Rescue efforts continue for the pilots, mechanics and other members of the Self-Defense Forces, according to Kyodo News.
Read More
Chinese Shupang class survey ship spotted in Japanese territorial waters
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
According to the Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces, on December 19, it was confirmed that a Chinese Navy Shupang-class survey ship sailed through Japan's territorial waters near Yakushima Island.
Read More
US, Japan conducting exercises with nuclear aircraft carrier in Sea of J
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], April 13 (ANI/Sputnik): The US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln is conducting joint exercises with the Japan self-defense forces in the Sea of Japan with a view to contain North Korea, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Wednesday.
Read More
US aircraft carriers assert in South China Sea as tensions rise between Ta
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 24 (ANI): US aircraft carriers on Sunday entered the South China Sea "to begin operations" amid heightened tensions arising between China and Taiwan.
Read More
Japan held drill in November assuming foreign occupation of Senkakus islan
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], December 28 (ANI): Japanese forces conducted a drill at a remote southwestern island in November under the assumption that foreign forces had occupied the Senkaku islands--the Japanese-controlled group of islands claimed by China, according to several government sources.
Read More
Japan Self Defence Force improves its capabilities against China
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], December 10 (ANI): Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has started to develop its capabilities to counter ever-increasing Chinese capabilities in North Pacific.
Read More
Japan opens large COVID-19 vaccination centres in Tokyo, Osaka
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], May 24 (ANI/Sputnik): A major coronavirus vaccination centre that can provide shots to up to 10,000 people a day has opened in Japan with the support of Self-Defense Forces (SDF), a Sputnik correspondent reports.
Read More