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Japan Self-Defense Force
Japan’s Increasingly Tough Defense Choices
By J. Berkshire Miller
With the North Korean threat reaching unparalleled levels, Tokyo is facing difficult choices about self-defense.
Japan’s Defense Minister to Visit Aegis Ashore Missile Test Site in Hawaii
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s defense minister is slated to visit a testing site of the Aegis Ashore missile defense system in January.
Japan Mulls Deployment of New Supersonic Interceptors to Counter Chinese Cruise Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo is considering the deployment of SM-6 interceptors at its proposed ground-based Aegis Ashore installations.
US, Japan Conduct Military Exercise in Hokkaido
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Over 2,000 U.S. Marines are joined by 1,500 Japan Self-Defense Force personnel in an annually-held joint contingency exercise.
Japan’s Defense Ministry Plans to Boost Number of Cyber Warriors
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The defense ministry is mulling a plan to significantly increase the size of its cyber warfare force.
How Japan's Aging Population Impacts National Defense
By Pam Kennedy
With fewer and fewer young people to recruit, Japan's military will face staffing shortfalls.
What Did Japan Learn in South Sudan?
By Michael Bosack
The significance of the Japan Self-Defense Force deployment to the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.
What Role for Japan in Africa’s Security After Withdrawal from South Sudan?
By Céline Pajon
There still is a big gap between the discourse and the reality of what Japan wants—and what it can achieve in Africa.
‘Womenomics’ Comes to Japan's Defense Sector
By Mayuko Yatsu
Women are making in-roads in the Defense Ministry and Self-Defense Forces, but more needs to be done.
Abe’s New Vision for Japan's Constitution
By Yuki Tatsumi
Japan's prime minister outlines his plan for revising Japan's constitution by 2020.
Japan Self-Defense Force Withdraws From South Sudan
By Yuki Tatsumi
The decision highlights the domestic constraints on Japan's defense activities abroad.
Deterring North Korea: Japan Lawmakers Push for Preemptive Strike Capability
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Is it time for Japan to acquire long-range cruise missiles?