Japan’s newfound boldness on defending Taiwan
Japan’s increasing concern with China’s intimidation of its neighbors has triggered a shift toward a greater willingness to publicly align its national interests with the security of Taiwan.
Japan's total number of fighter jet scrambles reaches 30,000
The figure reached the milestone on Monday after hitting 20,000 in 2006 and 10,000 in 1983, according to the Defense Ministry.
Japan mentions Taiwan stability in defense paper for first time
The wording in the "Defense of Japan” white paper released Tuesday is set to increase friction between the two biggest economies in Asia.
Deputy PM says Japan must defend Taiwan with U.S.
With the remarks, Aso became the most senior government official to state a clear scenario in which the SDF would be deployed to help defend another country or region.
Senior Japanese defense official says democracies must back up Taiwan and stand up to China
The state minister of defense has suggested that Japan, the U.S. and other countries re-examine their decisions to follow the “One China” policy that recognizes Beijing instead of Taipei.
Tokyo judged that the SPY-7 radar is better in terms of performance and costs based on explanations by the U.S side. But costs may balloon as the ships will now have to be built bigger.
Japan sees China-Taiwan friction as threat to its security
Remarks from Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi came a week after China sent 28 warplanes near Taiwan, in the latest ratcheting up of military pressure around the democratically ruled island.
Japan considers dropping plan to procure U.S.-made anti-ship missiles
Officials said scrapping the plan to procure the long-range anti-ship missiles (LRASM) for the ASDF's F-15 fighter jets would save billions of yen amid ballooning costs.
Japan defense chief urges stronger EU military presence in Asia
As China increases its military pressure on Taiwan, Nobuo Kishi said Japan expects a "peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues" through dialogue.
Boeing charged Japan 1,500% markup on plane part, U.S. Air Force says
The Boeing-Japan case is the latest example of military contracting officials having difficulty compelling contractors to provide backup data for parts classified as "commercial items.”
Older people in Kyoto and Hyogo now eligible for shots at SDF-run site
With the expansion of areas covered by the Osaka venue, free shuttle buses will run every 30 minutes linking the venue with Shin-Osaka and Tennoji stations.
Japan eyes deploying F-35A stealth jets to Komatsu base by 2025
The move comes as a bid to boost the country's defense capabilities against airspace incursions by China and Russia.
