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Why Does Japan Have a Military Base in Djibouti?
April 28, 2023

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
April 27, 2023

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
April 15, 2020

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?
February 19, 2020

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
December 12, 2018

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
April 09, 2018

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
April 04, 2018

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
March 29, 2018

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
February 27, 2018

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
January 31, 2018

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?
January 07, 2018

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
January 19, 2017

Japan Plans First Military Communications Satellite Launch

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

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