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Japan Self-Defense Force
With North Korea Thaw, Japan Downgrades Missile Alert Level
By Mina Pollmann
The announcement contrasts with long-term moves to increase Japan's missile defense capabilities.
Japan Selects Lockheed Martin Radar For New Ballistic Missile Defense System
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo has selected Lockheed Martin’s most advanced long-range radar system for its two Aegis Ashore batteries.
Japan Considering New Anti-Ship Missiles for its Southwestern Islands
By Steven Stashwick
Move part of Japanese fortification of first island chain against Chinese fleets.
Japan Mulls Deployment of Anti-Ship Missiles on Okinawa
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Amid a growing Chinese naval presence, Japan is considering additional steps to protect Miyako Strait.
Japan to Procure 25 More F-35A Stealth Fighters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese military is purportedly also mulling the purchase of F-35Bs, according to sources.
Japan's Prime Minister Seeks 'Broad-Based Agreement' on Constitutional Revision
By Thisanka Siripala
Abe makes a fresh attempt to reform Japan's pacifist constitution.
Solving Japan's Joint Operations Problem
By John Wright
Japan needs its own Goldwater-Nichols, forcing jointness upon the Self Defense Forces.
Japan Deploys First F-35A Stealth Fighter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force deployed its first F-35A fighter jet this month.
US to Sell Anti-Ballistic Missiles to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department approved a possible sale of U.S.-made supersonic ballistic missile interceptors to Japan.
Japan’s Shinzo Abe Approves Ballistic Missile Defense Expansion
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Cabinet approved the procurement of two Aegis Ashore batteries.
Japan’s Defense Ministry Confirms Plans to Buy Long-Range Stand-off Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese ministry of defense publicly confirmed that it will seek funds for new missiles in next year’s budget.
Japan Mulls Long-Range Strike Capability to Hit North Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan will purportedly allocate funds to study the possibility of arming fighter jets with long-range air-to-ground missiles.