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Japan will deploy combat-capable units to participate in the upcoming Philippines-U.S. “Balikatan” military exercises, marking the first time since World War II that Japanese combat troops will set foot on Philippine soil. [1]
When Japan reinterpreted its constitution and updated its defense legislation under then-Prime Minister Abe Shinzo to allow for collective self-defense in 2015, there was much speculation about what the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) could now do. [2]
BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday sanctioned Shigeru Iwasaki, a former chief of staff of the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, claiming he had "openly colluded with 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces." Japan-Ch... [3]
TOKYO — Japan should change the interpretation of its constitution to allow its military to defend not only its ally, the United States, but also other countries whose interests are closely intertwined with Tokyo, a key security adviser to Prime Mini... [4]
TOKYO -- Japan intends to integrate information systems from the three branches of the Self-Defense Forces into a single centralized cloud as part of a broader effort to help them work together more effectively. (confirmed by 3 sources) [5]
TOKYO -- Japan's Self-Defense Forces recruited roughly half the number of new personnel targeted for fiscal 2023, hampered by heightened competition with the private sector and the country's declining birthrate. (confirmed by 2 sources) [6]
TOKYO -- The Japanese government will task the country's Self-Defense Forces with protecting critical infrastructure, such as nuclear power plants, as it plans to respond immediately if civilian facilities become the target of an attack. (confirmed by 2 sources) [7]
Indo-PacificJapan approves new defense strategy to boost self-reliance China slams Tokyo's plans to increase spending, add counterstrike capability Japan will create a "Permanent Joint Command," which will be responsible for coordinating between the ... [8]
Japan will deploy combat-capable units to participate in the upcoming Philippines-U.S. “Balikatan” military exercises, marking the first time since World War II that Japanese combat troops will set foot on Philippine soil.
When Japan reinterpreted its constitution and updated its defense legislation under then-Prime Minister Abe Shinzo to allow for collective self-defense in 2015, there was much speculation about what the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) could now do.
BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday sanctioned Shigeru Iwasaki, a former chief of staff of the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, claiming he had "openly colluded with 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces." Japan-Ch
TOKYO — Japan should change the interpretation of its constitution to allow its military to defend not only its ally, the United States, but also other countries whose interests are closely intertwined with Tokyo, a key security adviser to Prime Mini
TOKYO -- Japan intends to integrate information systems from the three branches of the Self-Defense Forces into a single centralized cloud as part of a broader effort to help them work together more effectively.
TOKYO -- Japan's Self-Defense Forces recruited roughly half the number of new personnel targeted for fiscal 2023, hampered by heightened competition with the private sector and the country's declining birthrate.
TOKYO -- The Japanese government will task the country's Self-Defense Forces with protecting critical infrastructure, such as nuclear power plants, as it plans to respond immediately if civilian facilities become the target of an attack.
Indo-PacificJapan approves new defense strategy to boost self-reliance China slams Tokyo's plans to increase spending, add counterstrike capability Japan will create a "Permanent Joint Command," which will be responsible for coordinating between the
TOKYO -- Japan will open up new recruitment slots and consider relaxing physical fitness standards to lure cybersecurity talent to the Self-Defense Forces, looking to secure 4,000 specialists by the end of fiscal 2027.
TOKYO -- Japan will create a new maritime transport unit in its Self-Defense Forces (SDF) in March as it looks to boost defense of its chain of southern islands reaching down to Okinawa prefecture, with plans for 10 new ships by fiscal 2027.