The move marks a “ major turning point ” in Tokyo’s military policy, a Japanese newspaper wrote: The country has long ...

Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defence budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen (€48.82mn) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defence with cruise ...

In an era defined by overlapping crises and intensifying strategic competition, the two nation’s security partnership is more ...

Japan is moving to significantly relax its defense export restrictions, allowing overseas sales of lethal weapons in ...

The Japanese government on Monday outlined plans to promote dual-use technologies to strengthen its ability to sustain combat ...

Japan has deployed its first long-range missile at a southwestern army camp as the country accelerates its offensive ...

A view of South Korean and Japanese national flags on the airplane carrying South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee, at Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) in Tokyo, ...

Japan will establish a new Pacific-focused defense unit and expand surveillance in remote island areas to counter China's ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China’s growing threats by doubling annual arms spending. The goal comes as Tokyo’s ...