US Typhon missile system withdrawn from Japan
In this file photo dated Sept 19, 2025, a soldier takes part in ‘Orient Shield 25’, during a…
Startups lead charge as Japan warms to defense and dual-use technologies
Near the city of Nagoya, Takumi Yamaguchi pulls on a motorcycle helmet and sprints along an asphalt track…
Japan shows NATO support with first fighter jet deployment to Canada, Europe
Japan completed its first-ever fighter jet deployment to Canada and Europe on Wednesday in an unprecedented display of…
Rubio Pushes Back on Tusk Threat to Shoot Down Russian Aircraft
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back on Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s assertion that his country…
‘Additional confrontations with Iran are inevitable,’ Defense Ministry D-G Baram says
Defense Ministry Director-General Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amir Baram speaks at a conference in Tel Aviv, March 25, 2025. (photo…
Japan and South Korea defense chiefs agree to regular visits, tech cooperation
In the first visit to South Korea by a Japanese defense chief in a decade, Defense Minister Gen…
South Korean military plane apparently entered Japan ADIZ without notice
Seoul – The South Korean Air Force said Friday that a transport aircraft bound for Guam urgently landed…
Thai Navy Joins Conflict Against Cambodia as Fighting Rages
Thailand said its navy joined the army in repelling Cambodian attacks on a new frontier in their disputed…
Israel accomplished ‘revolutions’ in drone and air defense systems during Iran War
The number of drone flight hours connected with the Iran War was six times longer than the normal…
Japan scraps ‘two-plus-two’ meeting with U.S. over defense spending demand, report says
Japan has canceled a high-level meeting with the U.S. set for July following a demand that Tokyo spend…
Pentagon says Japan must meet ‘global standard’ and spend 5% of GDP on defense
The Pentagon has set a “global standard” for Japan and other U.S. allies to spend 5% of gross…
SDF planes fly to Djibouti to aid return of Japan nationals from Israel and Iran
As the conflict in Israel and Iran continues to intensify, Japan said Thursday it is deploying Self-Defense Forces…