US defense chief observes drills with Japan, Australia, says he's confident about greater capability
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed confidence about enhanced military capabilities among the United States, ...
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Flight officer with extensive Japan experience takes helm of Okinawa’s Navy command
Capt. Joseph Parsons is the new commander of Fleet Activities Okinawa, a unique command that encompasses Navy aviators and ...
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Japan to raise corporate & income tax to fund defense
The Japanese government may start raising taxes as early as April 2026 to fund the increased defense spending, ...
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Japan weighs extra taxes for defense spending as early as April 2026
The government is considering increasing taxation as early as April 2026 to help cover its planned boost in defense spending, ...
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US military eyes joint technology through Japan space partnership
The partnership comes as Japan is prioritizing space in its national defense strategy — pledging to spend billions to improve ...
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Japan's defense expansion triggers concerns
While Japan publicly maintains an exclusively self defense-oriented policy, its consistent increases in military spending, ...
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Boeing wins $450.5M contract for Japan’s F-15 Super Interceptor upgrades
Boeing has been awarded $450.5M by the USAF to modernize Japan's F-15J fleet, incorporating advanced radars, electronic ...
Japan, Finland up defense ties amid Russian border tensions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the security ...