Why France is a welcome security partner for Japan
Ultimately, it is not about how much military power partners project into the region, it is about adversaries knowing that those partners have skin in the game.
Japan to mention Taiwan stability in defense report for first time
"The stability of the situation surrounding Taiwan is important for the security of Japan and the stability of the international community," said the draft of the white paper.
Japan and Poland sign action plan to boost security cooperation
The action plan through 2025 maps out cooperation goals in various fields ranging from infrastructure and energy to higher education.
Amid concern over China, Japan turns to two-plus-two talks with like-minded nations
Japan and the four countries it has held such talks with this year affirmed cooperation to realize a Free and Open Indo-Pacific region, an initiative advocated by Tokyo.
Japan praises British carrier dispatch and vows more security cooperation
The two ministers shared "grave concerns" about China's unilateral attempts to change the status quo in regional waters.
Philippine armed forces become first foreign military to get gear via Japanese ODA
Tokyo has begun providing the Philippine military with lifesaving equipment through official development assistance in a bid to strengthen defense ties.
Japan bolsters capabilities in electronic warfare, space and cyber realms
Having advantages in the new fields is "crucially important" for the SDF in the face of Chinese and Russian military buildups, defense officials say.
China says its newest carrier group conducts exercise in South China Sea
China’s Shandong aircraft carrier task group recently conducted an exercise in the South China Sea, the country's People's Liberation Army (PLA) said Sunday.
Japan bolstering defense of Nansei islands as China puts pressure on Taiwan
The moves are part of Tokyo's efforts to brace for a contingency surrounding Taiwan near the remote islands that are part of Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures.
Next major war will be 'very different,' U.S. defense secretary says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called for harnessing technological advances and better integrating military operations globally to "understand faster, decide faster and act faster."
Japan's risk of accidental clash in focus amid joint drills with U.S.
The exercises carry a risk of an accidental confrontation among Japanese, U.S. and Chinese ships and planes when they have close contacts in tense airspace and waters.
British carrier's visit to Japan signals closer ties amid China tensions
When HMS Queen Elizabeth steams into the port of Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, it will signal an implicit endorsement and boost for Japan’s "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" strategy.
