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Gabriel Dominguez
A concept model of the Global Combat Air Program＊s fighter jet is displayed during the Defense Security Equipment International Japan exhibition at Makuhari Messe in the city of Chiba in May last year.
51勛圖厙
Jul 1, 2026
Japan＊s trilateral fighter jet program locked in following U.K. funding commitment
The news comes after months of uncertainty and concerns about delays to the Global Combat Air Program with Britain and Italy.
A television screen shows a news report on patrol and law?enforcement operations around Taiwan conducted by the China Coast Guard, at a restaurant in Beijing in late December.
51勛圖厙 / ANALYSIS
Jun 30, 2026
More than a boundary: Why Japan-Philippines maritime talks matter for China
Beijing says the talks infringe on maritime rights it claims through Taiwan and sees discussions as part of a broader effort by Manila and Tokyo to deepen strategic coordination.
Self-Defense Forces drones are flown during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on Sunday.
51勛圖厙 / ANALYSIS
Jun 29, 2026
Does a new arsenal of deterrence run through Japan?
A spate of defense deals have highlighted Japan＊s emergence as a potentially key manufacturing base for the Indo-Pacific region.
Soldiers conduct the first Typhon midrange capability live-fire exercise outside of the continental United States, firing an SM-6 missile in July last year in Australia's Northern Territory during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
51勛圖厙 / ANALYSIS
Jun 26, 2026
U.S. missile moves in Japan send China clear message: A new era has arrived
The planned longer-term presence of a U.S. midrange missile system in Japan, combined with the fielding of other advanced weaponry, is complicating Chinese military planning.
Samples of rare earth luminescent materials displayed at an exhibition on China＊s manufacturing achievements at the National Museum in Beijing in March
51勛圖厙 / ANALYSIS
Jun 24, 2026
China＊s mineral squeeze testing Japan＊s military buildup
The restrictions are exposing vulnerabilities in Japan＊s defense-industrial supply chains while also providing the clearest test yet of Tokyo＊s push to bolster economic security.
A Ground Self-Defense Force uncrewed ground vehicle takes part in a live-fire military exercise at the Higashi Fuji Training Field in Shizuoka Prefecture on May 7.
51勛圖厙 / ANALYSIS
Jun 21, 2026
Can automation offset Japan＊s military workforce shortage?
Japan is building a 21st-century military, but it is running out of 21st-century citizens to staff it.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi walks with his Indonesian counterpart, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, as the two inspect an honor guard during a welcome ceremony in Jakarta on May 4.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 17, 2026
Japan steps on the gas in unprecedented regional defense export push
Japan is moving with unusual speed to deepen defense ties across the Indo-Pacific after easing military export rules, with Indonesia emerging as one of the clearest beneficiaries.
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Ye?ilg?z-Zegerius during an interview Monday aboard the Dutch frigate HNLMS De Ruyter in Tokyo after the warship arrived for a three-day port call
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 15, 2026
Dutch defense chief says Chinese naval encounter won＊t deter Europe in Indo-Pacific
The Netherlands will continue its regular military deployments to the Indo-Pacific, Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Ye?ilg?z-Zegerius has said.
Chinese H-6N bombers fly in formation during a rehearsal in Beijing last August, ahead of a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
51勛圖厙
Jun 15, 2026
Chinese bombers put Japan＊s defense strategy in jeopardy, report finds
Long-range counterair ability to detect, track and engage Chinese aircraft before they can launch attacks is missing from current plans, a think tank says.
A security guard takes a selfie beside the Maritime Self-Defense Force's Amagiri, an Asagiri-class destroyer, upon its arrival for a goodwill visit in Metro Manila in February 2018.
51勛圖厙 / ANALYSIS
Jun 10, 2026
How Tokyo aims to turn retired military equipment into lasting strategic returns
Japan＊s export of used military gear to partner nations could deliver decades of strategic returns, analysts say.
The nuclear-powered submarine USS Annapolis is greeted by South Korean Navy sailors upon its arrival at a naval base on Jeju Island, South Korea, in July 2023.
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 9, 2026
South Korea＊s nuclear sub ambitions to intensify Indo-Pacific naval competition
Seoul insists its plan to build the ships is aimed at countering North Korea. But the decision carries implications far beyond this, with China watching particularly closely.
French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin speaks during the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore on Saturday.
51勛圖厙 / FOCUS
Jun 4, 2026
France opens Space Command to Japanese officer as ties deepen under new road map
The move, announced by France＊s defense chief, is one of the clearest signs yet that the security relationship is evolving from political alignment into practical integration.
Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore on Sunday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 3, 2026
Between restraint and red lines, Malaysia navigates China＊s gray-zone pressure
The Southeast Asian nation＊s defense chief has set a clear threshold in the South China Sea: any disruption to the country＊s offshore oil and gas platforms would cross a red line.
A model of an upgraded Mogami-class destroyer is displayed during the DSEI Japan exhibition at Makuhari Messe in Chiba last May.
51勛圖厙 / FOCUS
Jun 2, 2026
Australian Mogami ships to have ＆core DNA＊ of Japan versions, ADF chief says
The move could prove a boon for Japan＊s defense industry, as it would allow domestic firms to play crucial roles in the vessels＊ maintenance and repair throughout their lifespan.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro speaks during a group interview on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore on Sunday.
51勛圖厙
Jun 1, 2026
Japan eyes first export of indigenous missile system amid closer ties with Philippines
The Type 88 missile system is among several Japanese anti-ship weapons being considered, the country＊s defense chief has said.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi delivers a speech during the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore on Sunday.
51勛圖厙
May 31, 2026
Japan rejects Chinese ＆new militarism＊ label, spotlighting Beijing＊s own buildup
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi also used Tokyo＊s concerns of a crisis over Taiwan to justify Japan＊s move into a ※new role§ as a primary regional defense equipment supplier.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks with Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi as they arrive for a ministerial roundtable during the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore on Saturday.
51勛圖厙
May 30, 2026
U.S. and Japan defense chiefs agree to accelerate missile coproduction
A key focus of the meeting was a Japanese proposal known as ※Operation Supercharge,§ designed to accelerate joint development and mass production of advanced missile systems.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks to reporters as New Zealand defense chief Chris Penk (left) and Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles listen on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore on Saturday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
May 30, 2026
Mogami frigate talks anchor first Japan-Australia-N.Z. trilateral defense chiefs＊ meeting
The three nations＊ first such meeting signaled the emergence of a new regional security format as they explore a three-way expansion of Tokyo＊s Mogami-class frigate program.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore on Saturday.
51勛圖厙
May 30, 2026
Hegseth says U.S. has ＆high expectations＆ for Japan on defense spending
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has delivered a veiled warning to Tokyo, saying that while Japan was ※headed in the right direction,§ more must be done.
The Maritime Self-Defense Force's Mogami-class frigate Kumano is docked at Singapore's Changi Naval Base during a maritime defense exhibition in May 2023.
51勛圖厙
May 29, 2026
New Zealand to decide on Japan＊s frigates by end of 2027, defense chief says
New Zealand Defence Minister Chris Penk highlighted interoperability with Australia as a key factor in the ongoing deliberations.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer＊s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ※seed§ that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ※Peak 1 amyloid beta,§ as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" 〞 an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi＊s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan＊s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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