China slams Japanese officials’ visit to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII anniversary
China has “strongly condemned” Japanese leaders for visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine and making an offering on the…
Japan ‘cannot avoid’ nuclear weapons debate, defense chief Koizumi says
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has urged Japan to more openly debate nuclear weapons’ role in the country’s defense,…
American allies warn division weakens deterrence in calls for global unity to meet new threats
SINGAPORE (AP) — American allies stressed the need for unity at a top defense conference Sunday, saying that…
Japan seals largest-ever defense contract with frigate sale to Australia
In a major breakthrough for Japan’s defense industry, Tokyo on Saturday reached a landmark agreement with Canberra to…
North Korea launches multiple missiles in first tests of 2026
North Korea launched at least two ballistic missiles on Sunday, Japan’s Defense Ministry said, as the nuclear-armed country…
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the…
U.S. appears to pour cold water on idea of Japan acquiring nukes
The U.S. has appeared to pour cold water on the idea of Japan acquiring its own nukes, after…
Japan and Australia launch new ‘strategic defense’ framework
The defense chiefs of Australia and Japan used a meeting in Tokyo on Sunday to announce the launch…
Japan and Australia urge calm after Chinese radar locks onto Japanese jets
Japan and Australia have urged calm after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese fighter jets, a month…
Japan scrambles jets after suspected Chinese drone spotted near Yonaguni island near Taiwan
Japan’s defence ministry says it scrambled aircraft after detecting a suspected Chinese drone off an island near Taiwan,…
Japan on track to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan, Koizumi says
Japan’s defense minister, visiting a military base close to Taiwan, said plans to deploy missiles to the post…
Who’s who in the LDP presidential race?
The Liberal Democratic Party presidential election has five candidates vying for the position, with both the party’s lawmakers…