Japan’s So-Called ‘Rising Militarism’ and Japan-US Relations – The Diplomat
The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for…
Japan’s Navy Goes Global – Asian Military Review
An F-35B aircraft, flown by a Royal Navy test pilot, approaches JS Kaga prior to landing on the…
Japan’s 2026 defense white paper highlights ‘new era of crisis’ in Indo-Pacific
Japan releases defense white papers each year, but its 2026 edition marked important shifts in the country’s approach…
North Korea launches short-range ballistic missile over Sea of Japan a day after criticising Japan’s military build-up
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan, according to Japan and South Korea’s…
North Korea Threatens Military Options After Japan Tests Sea-Launched Tomahawk
This picture taken on February 2, 2026 and released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)…
After targeting US firms, China turns to Japan’s defence industry. Here’s why – Firstpost
China widened its economic pressure campaign beyond the United States, tightening export restrictions on Japan’s defence sector in…
Japan’s Improved Defense: A Better U.S. Relationship
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raises her fist as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks aboard USS George Washington…
Fake USB Sticks Spread China-Linked Virus in Japan’s Army
Fake USB sticks used by the Japanese army spread a China-linked computer virus inside a secure network for…
Japan at Arms Will Help the U.S. Neuter an Ever-Aggressive China | Opinion
Japan overhauled its pacifist consensus of the past 80 years in just one day last month, when Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi…
Japan Accelerates Shift to ‘War-Capable Nation’ With Arms Exports, Military Reforms
Japan Self-Defense Force Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade troops disembark from an amphibious assault vehicle during a live-fire exercise.…