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Japan Self-Defense Force

Growing Japan-Italy Ties Emphasize Tokyo’s Pressing Need for Assistance

Growing Japan-Italy Ties Emphasize Tokyo’s Pressing Need for Assistance

By Mark S. Cogan
The European nation forms an increasingly important part of Japan's goal of consolidating its security cooperation with like-minded Western nations.

China-Russia Joint Military Drills a ‘Grave Concern’ for Japan

China-Russia Joint Military Drills a ‘Grave Concern’ for Japan

By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan expresses grave concern over China-Russia joint military drills in new defense white paper for the first time.
Japan Suspects Chinese Spy Balloons Violated Its Airspace 

Japan Suspects Chinese Spy Balloons Violated Its Airspace 

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan is debating the appropriate response to tackle such surveillance following the U.S. shootdown of a balloon from China.

Why Japan’s Missile Defense Requires ‘Counterstrike Capabilities’

Why Japan’s Missile Defense Requires ‘Counterstrike Capabilities’

By Kenji Nagayoshi
Japan’s strike capability debate must be accompanied by the political will of decision-makers.

Japan’s Defense Ministry Launches Protocol for UFO Sightings

Japan’s Defense Ministry Launches Protocol for UFO Sightings

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s Self Defense Force has received instruction on steps to take should a UFO be identified. 

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Lockheed Martin Wins Contract Modification for Japan Aegis Ashore Batteries

Lockheed Martin Wins Contract Modification for Japan Aegis Ashore Batteries

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. defense firm’s contract for the delivery of two Aegis Ashore systems to Japan is now worth $3.2. billion.

Japan Developing New Anti-Ship Missile for P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Japan Developing New Anti-Ship Missile for P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A P-1 aircraft carrying the new air-launched anti-ship missile conducted its first test flight earlier this month.
US, Japan Conduct Amphibious Warfare Exercise

US, Japan Conduct Amphibious Warfare Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Exercise Iron Fist 2020 is slated to conclude on February 21.

Japan’s Leader Vows to Boost Nation’s Role in US Alliance

Japan’s Leader Vows to Boost Nation’s Role in US Alliance

By Associated Press
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged Sunday to bolster his country's role under its security pact with the U.S. in "outer space and cyberspace."

Japan’s Security Choices in an Uncertain East Asia

Japan’s Security Choices in an Uncertain East Asia

By Titli Basu
What kind of Japan will the region have to deal with in the coming decades?

Japan to Receive Additional US Supersonic Ballistic Missile Interceptors

Japan to Receive Additional US Supersonic Ballistic Missile Interceptors

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan will take delivery of additional Standard Missile-3 Block IIA interceptors, according to the Pentagon.
Can the Japan Self-Defense Force Age Gracefully?

Can the Japan Self-Defense Force Age Gracefully?

By Yoshimitsu Sato
How the JSDF should adapt to a shrinking population and an aging society in Japan.

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