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What’s Missing From Japan’s Defense Buildup?

What’s Missing From Japan’s Defense Buildup?

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

Japan’s Defense Ministry Requests Largest Ever Budget for Fiscal Year 2024

Japan’s Defense Ministry Requests Largest Ever Budget for Fiscal Year 2024

By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan's defense build-up, including pursuit of a counter-strike capability, continues to require record-setting funds.
3 Takeaways From International Fleet Review 2022 in Japan

3 Takeaways From International Fleet Review 2022 in Japan

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

Japan Launches Second Maya-Class Guided Missile Destroyer

Japan Launches Second Maya-Class Guided Missile Destroyer

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

Japan’s New Guided Missile Destroyer Completes Second Round of Sea Trials

Japan’s New Guided Missile Destroyer Completes Second Round of Sea Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new surface combatant capable of ballistic missile defense is set to be commissioned in March 2020.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Trump Tours Japan’s Izumo-Class Carrier Hailing its Future F-35B Capability

Trump Tours Japan’s Izumo-Class Carrier Hailing its Future F-35B Capability

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

Trump to Inspect Japan’s Izumo-Class Aircraft Carrier in May

Trump to Inspect Japan’s Izumo-Class Aircraft Carrier in May

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. president will likely board the Japanese flattop during a state visit to Japan in late May.
Japan-Brunei Military Relations in Focus with Naval Visit  

Japan-Brunei Military Relations in Focus with Naval Visit  

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

Japan Approves Plans to Convert Izumo-Class Into F-35-Carrying Aircraft Carriers

Japan Approves Plans to Convert Izumo-Class Into F-35-Carrying Aircraft Carriers

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s two largest warships will be converted into aircraft carriers over the next five years.

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’s New Guided Missile Destroyer to Be Fitted With SM-6 Interceptor Missile

Japan’s New Guided Missile Destroyer to Be Fitted With SM-6 Interceptor Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan’s upgraded Atago-class guided missile destroyer will reportedly be fitted with the supersonic SM-6 missile interceptor.
Japan Launches New Guided Missile Destroyer Capable of Ballistic Missile Defense

Japan Launches New Guided Missile Destroyer Capable of Ballistic Missile Defense

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan Marine United launched the first of two improved guided missile destroyers earlier this week.

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