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JMSDF
![Japan Debating Size of Sub Killer Aircraft Fleet Japan Debating Size of Sub Killer Aircraft Fleet](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-01-14_15-21-55.jpg)
Japan Debating Size of Sub Killer Aircraft Fleet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese government is currently deliberating the size of its P-1 maritime patrol aircraft fleet.
![An F-35B for Japan's Izumo-class: Obstacles and Challenges An F-35B for Japan's Izumo-class: Obstacles and Challenges](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-33947962654_650b80596f_o.jpg)
An F-35B for Japan's Izumo-class: Obstacles and Challenges
By Robert Farley
What does Japan need to consider before pursuing F-35B fighters for its helicopter destroyers?
![What’s Next for Japan-Brunei Relations in 2018? What’s Next for Japan-Brunei Relations in 2018?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-japan-brunei-abe-bolkiah.jpg)
What’s Next for Japan-Brunei Relations in 2018?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent visit offered some indications as to what we might expect for ties for the rest of the year and beyond.
![Destroyer Visit Puts Japan-Philippines Military Ties in the Spotlight Destroyer Visit Puts Japan-Philippines Military Ties in the Spotlight](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-japan-philippines-abe-duterte.jpg)
Destroyer Visit Puts Japan-Philippines Military Ties in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Engagement caps an active week for bilateral defense relations.
![Japan Destroyer Visits Philippines Amid Maritime Security Boosts Japan Destroyer Visits Philippines Amid Maritime Security Boosts](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-philippines-coast-guard-japan-vessel.jpg)
Japan Destroyer Visits Philippines Amid Maritime Security Boosts
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement holds broader significance in the context of broader security relations between the two sides.
![Japan's Izumo Helicopter Carrier to Escort US Navy Supply Ship Japan's Izumo Helicopter Carrier to Escort US Navy Supply Ship](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-800px-js_izumo_ddh-183_just_after_her_launch.jpg)
Japan's Izumo Helicopter Carrier to Escort US Navy Supply Ship
By Ankit Panda
The JS Izumo will have its first deployment alongside a U.S. Navy vessel outside of exercises.
![US Carrier Strike Group Joined By Japanese Warships for Philippine Sea Exercise US Carrier Strike Group Joined By Japanese Warships for Philippine Sea Exercise](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-33631954071_6e1330f1cf_k.jpg)
US Carrier Strike Group Joined By Japanese Warships for Philippine Sea Exercise
By Ankit Panda
Two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers have joined the USS Carl Vinson in the Philippine Sea.
![How Does Japan's LDP Plan to Pass Security Reform? How Does Japan's LDP Plan to Pass Security Reform?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-09_19-22-30.jpg)
How Does Japan's LDP Plan to Pass Security Reform?
By Mina Pollmann
With the 60-day rule, the Diet juggles technicalities and the LDP presses forward its bill reinterpreting Article 9.
![After the Izumo, What's Next for Japan's Navy? After the Izumo, What's Next for Japan's Navy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-26_21-20-06.jpg)
After the Izumo, What's Next for Japan's Navy?
By Robert Farley
Japan has its largest post-war helicopter carrier -- how will it use it?
![Japan’s Building 2 Aegis Destroyers Japan’s Building 2 Aegis Destroyers](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-23_06-02-41.jpg)
Japan’s Building 2 Aegis Destroyers
By Zachary Keck
Tokyo is accelerating its timetable for acquiring two additional Aegis-equipped ballistic missile defense ships.
![How China Strengthens Japan’s Navy How China Strengthens Japan’s Navy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-03-17_07-04-32.jpg)
How China Strengthens Japan’s Navy
By James R. Holmes
In trying to counter China in the East China Sea, the JMSDF is honing its skills.
![Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force Acknowledges Losing Unmanned Submersible In Tsugaru Strait Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force Acknowledges Losing Unmanned Submersible In Tsugaru Strait](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sizes/thumbnail/4268_524396f2ba102.jpg)
Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force Acknowledges Losing Unmanned Submersible In Tsugaru Strait
By Ankit Panda
Plus Pakistan's National Security thinks the U.S. loves India more than Pakistan, and more. Mid-week links.