TOKYO -- A Japanese investigation found that 118 orders for U.S. military equipment worth 1.14 trillion yen ($7.21 billion) ...

Japan regularly intercepts Russian forces near its territorial waters and airspace.

Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met in Washington on January 15 to ...

Japan's audit arm has criticized the United States for failing to deliver substantial military equipment purchased over five ...

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's F-15 fighters holding a joint military drill with the U.S. B-52 bomber on Dec. 10, 2025. (Japan's Ministry of Defense/AP) Japan is barreling forward with efforts to ...

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TOKYO (AP) — Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China’s growing threats by doubling annual arms spending. The goal comes as Tokyo’s ...

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force said it is building up defense capabilities to enhance deterrence and response.

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Japan’s Cabinet approved a record $58-billion defense budget, a dramatic shift from its postwar pacifist ...

China did not stipulate covered items, but experts believe the restrictions could affect rare earth minerals, a potential Achilles' heel for Japan.