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Why Does Japan Have a Military Base in Djibouti?

Why Does Japan Have a Military Base in Djibouti?

By Jio Kamata
The unfolding crisis in Sudan has drawn attention to Japan’s only overseas base – and some of the problems surrounding the installation.
Japan Deploys PAC3 Interceptor System for North Korea Spy Satellite Launch

Japan Deploys PAC3 Interceptor System for North Korea Spy Satellite Launch

By Takahashi Kosuke
The deployment of additional missile defense systems is causing mixed reactions from Okinawans. 

Speaking Softly: Japan Finds Its Voice on the Next Generation Fighter

Speaking Softly: Japan Finds Its Voice on the Next Generation Fighter

By Robert Farley
Tokyo’s method of communication is almost as interesting as the discussion itself.

What Is Japan’s Next Generation Fighter Concept About?

What Is Japan’s Next Generation Fighter Concept About?

By Robert Farley
More information about Japan’s next generation fighter concept has emerged.

Japan to Convert Izumo-Class Into F-35-Carrying Aircraft Carrier

Japan to Convert Izumo-Class Into F-35-Carrying Aircraft Carrier

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force plans to upgrade one of its flattops into a full-fledged aircraft carrier.
Japan Activates Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade

Japan Activates Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade

By Ankit Panda
Japan activates its equivalent of a marine unit for the first time since World War II.

Japan to Study Feasibility of New Long-Range Radar Site in Western Pacific

Japan to Study Feasibility of New Long-Range Radar Site in Western Pacific

By Ankit Panda
Interest in the radar is spurred by increasing Chinese military activity in the western Pacific Ocean.
The Meaning of Japan's New Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade Launch

The Meaning of Japan's New Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade Launch

By John Taishu Pitt
The ARDB represents one of the most significant post-war reforms to the GSDF.

Source: Japan's Largest Warship Was Designed as an Aircraft Carrier

Source: Japan's Largest Warship Was Designed as an Aircraft Carrier

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Blueprints reveal that Japan's latest class of helicopter destroyers has been designed to operate the F-35B.

Solving Japan's Joint Operations Problem

Solving Japan's Joint Operations Problem

By John Wright
Japan needs its own Goldwater-Nichols, forcing jointness upon the Self Defense Forces.

Japan Plans to Convert the Izumo-class Into a True Aircraft Carrier?

Japan Plans to Convert the Izumo-class Into a True Aircraft Carrier?

By Ankit Panda
Recent Japanese Ministry of Defense leaks are suggestive of plans to convert these so-called helicopter destroyers.
Japan Plans First Military Communications Satellite Launch

Japan Plans First Military Communications Satellite Launch

By Ankit Panda
Japan anticipates the operationalization of a space-based X-band military communication satellite network.

Why China Should Not Worry About Japan’s New Security Laws

Why China Should Not Worry About Japan’s New Security Laws

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Little will change (for now).
Japan's Controversial Security Bills Pass in the Upper House. Now What?

Japan's Controversial Security Bills Pass in the Upper House. Now What?

By Rupakjyoti Borah
Japan's Upper House has passed a package of laws allowing the country's military to venture abroad in defense of allies.

US, Japan Agree to New Defense Guidelines

US, Japan Agree to New Defense Guidelines

By Ankit Panda
The U.S. and Japan finalized a new set of defense guidelines envisioning a more global role for their alliance.

To Shoot or Not to Shoot?: Japanese Legislators Debate SDF Weapons Use

To Shoot or Not to Shoot?: Japanese Legislators Debate SDF Weapons Use

By Ankit Panda
Japanese lawmakers in the ruling coalition are debating the merits of allowing greater weapons use by the Japanese military.

Is Japan Now Finally a Normal Country?

Is Japan Now Finally a Normal Country?

By Lionel Pierre Fatton
What the recent changes to Japanese defense mean in the context of a return to “normalcy.”
Japan's Navy: Sailing Towards the Future

Japan's Navy: Sailing Towards the Future

While China’s growing naval power grabs headlines, Japan’s evolving navy might just be the real story.

Japan "To Deploy PAC Missiles"

Japan "To Deploy PAC Missiles"

Japan announces plans to deploy PAC-3 missiles in response to North Korea’s planned “satellite” launch.

Why Didn't Japan Finish Job?

Why Didn't Japan Finish Job?

The attack on Pearl Harbor could have been even worse for the United States. Why did Japan hold back?

Japan’s Stealth Fighter Gambit

Japan’s Stealth Fighter Gambit

Tokyo seems poised to spend billions developing the country’s first homegrown stealth warplane. But is the Shinshin really meant for military service?

Japan's Air Power Crunch

Japan's Air Power Crunch

Japan needs to revamp its air force. But with a tight budget and constitutional constraints, will it have to import it all?

Where is the GSDF Going?

Where is the GSDF Going?

Japan’s changing security environment means there’s just less for the Ground Self-Defence Forces to do.

F-35: Still on Asia’s Radar?

F-35: Still on Asia’s Radar?

Several Asian countries are interested in the American F-35 JSF. But Canada’s U-turn on buying the jet won’t encourage Asian partners to sign up any time soon. Will the program survive?

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