They are controlled by the Ministry of Defense with the Prime Minister as commander-in-chief. Since the end of the Cold War, and particularly into the 21st century, increased tensions with North Korea ...

Japan is placing a growing emphasis on unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) as it adapts its defence posture to meet a more complex regional security environment. According to the Japan Ministry of Defense’s ...

Japan is testing Bayraktar TB2 (pictured) for its army's medium-altitude long-endurance UAV requirements. (Baykar Makina ) The Japan Ministry of Defense (MoD) has been testing medium-altitude ...

The Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) will procure the next generation of Japanese anti-landing craft missiles next year as Tokyo prioritizes coastal defense systems to defend its southwestern islands.

Key Points and Summary - Japan is going all-in on the F-35, expanding its order to 147 jets and becoming the largest Lightning II operator after the United States. -Tokyo will field 105 F-35As and 42 ...

A Japanese warship drills with a Royal Canadian Navy ship in the Pacific in 2024. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo Japan’s cabinet approved a Fiscal Year 2025 supplementary budget that is ...

ANKARA, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Japan's defence minister discussed defence industry cooperation and possible purchases of Turkish-made drones during a visit to Ankara on Tuesday, as Tokyo expands the role ...