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Japan Maritime Self Defense Forces

August 28, 2017
Japan’s Maritime Diplomacy Mission in Southeast Asia
By Michael Hart
In light of China’s growing maritime assertiveness, Japan’s imperative to protect its surrounding waters is now even greater.

June 27, 2016
Second-Hand Japanese P-3C Orions Might Be the Right Call for Vietnam
By Ankit Panda
Is second-hand Japanese equipment the right option for Hanoi?

August 10, 2015
U.S. Approves $1.5 Billion Ballistic Missile Defense Deal With Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The weapon deal aims to enhance Tokyo's capabilities to defend against a ballistic missile attack.

April 01, 2015
India and Japan Continue to Deepen Their Defense Ties
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China is driving Asia's second- and third-biggest military spenders closer.

February 20, 2015
This is Japan’s Best Strategy to Defeat China at Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In order to win, Japan should give China a dose of its own medicine.

February 04, 2015
Japan, Philippines Boost Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo and Manila are looking to elevate their defense relationship.

July 23, 2014
Japan’s Building 2 Aegis Destroyers
By Zachary Keck
Tokyo is accelerating its timetable for acquiring two additional Aegis-equipped ballistic missile defense ships.

June 13, 2014
Japan and Sri Lanka Enhance Maritime Cooperation
By Ankit Panda
Japan and Sri Lanka are looking to expand their cooperation on maritime security issues.

January 15, 2014
Japan Mulls Aircraft Carrier Future?
By Zachary Keck
Japan will reportedly fly surveillance drones from its destroyers as a possible prelude to building aircraft carriers.

September 27, 2013
Surprise! Japan Still Has Strongest Navy, Air Force in Asia
Although China’s military may very well be the most dangerous. Friday defense and security links.

August 07, 2013
Japan’s Unveils “Aircraft Carrier in Disguise”
China is unnerved by Japan’s 22DDH-class (Izumo) helicopter destroyer, which is a destroyer in name only.
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