Ruling coalition says move aligns SDF with ‘international standards’, but critics warn it risks regional tensions ...

While some argue the change aligns Japan with global norms, others say better pay – not historical titles – is what soldiers ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's F-15 fighters holding a joint military drill with the U.S. B-52 bomber on Dec. 10, 2025. (Japan ...

Lt. Gen. Benjamin Watson has been tasked to lead the Marine Corps’ only permanently forward-deployed force in Japan, placing ...

Takaichi looks set to win a major victory – but voters are laser-focused on economic issues, not her desired security reforms ...

Tokyo — 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 main ...

This article is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report part of Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN), and is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Beijing has warned that any Japanese military involvement in the Taiwan Strait would be regarded as "an act of aggression" and ...

JAPAN’s evolving defense posture, marked by rising military spending and a more assertive security policy, is reshaping ...