Japan to closely monitor China's increased defense spending

Mar 07, 2021

Tokyo [Japan], March 7 : Japanese defense officials on Sunday said that they intend to closely monitor how China will increase its defense spending...

Japanese Self-Defense Force helicopter with 10 personnel goes missing

Apr 06, 2023

Rescue efforts continue for the pilots, mechanics and other members of the Self-Defense Forces, according to Kyodo News.

Japanese Defense Ministry claims Russian plane violated country's air space

Sep 12, 2021

Tokyo [Japan], September 12 (ANI/Sputnik): A Russian An-26 airplane has entered Japan's airspace without authorization in the area of the Shiretoko Peninsula on the...

Japanese Defense Minister plans to visit US in early May

Apr 21, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], April 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi plans to visit the United States in early May, the Kyodo news agency reported,...

Japan: 2 people from missing SDF chopper off Okinawa confirmed dead

Apr 16, 2023

Following a deep-sea dive in search of a Japanese Self-Defense Forces helicopter, two people were confirmed dead on Sunday, the Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF)...

Japan calls for increased cooperation in Indo-Pacific to counter China expansion

Sep 09, 2020

Tokyo [Japan], September 09 : Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono on Wednesday called for increased cooperation in the India-Pacific region to counter Chinese expansion.