JMSDF

Tokyo wants long-range strike assets, but these demand the support of a robust intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance architecture.

Japan's defense build-up, including pursuit of a counter-strike capability, continues to require record-setting funds.

From strong representation among Asian navies to a “coincidence” involving a U.S. aircraft carrier.

Japan Marine United launched the second of two improved Atago-class guided missile destroyers on July 17.

The new surface combatant capable of ballistic missile defense is set to be commissioned in March 2020.

The U.S. president boarded the flattop along with the Japanese prime minister on May 28 wrapping up his Japan trip.

The U.S. president will likely board the Japanese flattop during a state visit to Japan in late May.

A recent trip spotlighted some of the ongoing defense activities in the maritime aspect of bilateral ties.

Japan’s two largest warships will be converted into aircraft carriers over the next five years.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force plans to upgrade one of its flattops into a full-fledged aircraft carrier.

Japan’s upgraded Atago-class guided missile destroyer will reportedly be fitted with the supersonic SM-6 missile interceptor.

Japan Marine United launched the first of two improved guided missile destroyers earlier this week.

The Japanese government is currently deliberating the size of its P-1 maritime patrol aircraft fleet.

What does Japan need to consider before pursuing F-35B fighters for its helicopter destroyers?

A recent visit offered some indications as to what we might expect for ties for the rest of the year and beyond.

Engagement caps an active week for bilateral defense relations.

The engagement holds broader significance in the context of broader security relations between the two sides.

The JS Izumo will have its first deployment alongside a U.S. Navy vessel outside of exercises.

Two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers have joined the USS Carl Vinson in the Philippine Sea.

With the 60-day rule, the Diet juggles technicalities and the LDP presses forward its bill reinterpreting Article 9.

Japan has its largest post-war helicopter carrier -- how will it use it?

Tokyo is accelerating its timetable for acquiring two additional Aegis-equipped ballistic missile defense ships.

In trying to counter China in the East China Sea, the JMSDF is honing its skills.

Plus Pakistan's National Security thinks the U.S. loves India more than Pakistan, and more. Mid-week links.