Dollar on defensive as markets hope for best on Middle EastThe dollar weakened as hopes for an Iran-U.S. de-escalation boosted oil-exposed currencies, while Japan's verbal intervention kept speculat...
07 May, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Trump calls for Japan, NATO to 'step up' on Iran as oil prices bitePresident Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House. Trump requested increased support from Japan regarding ...
20 Mar, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
Japan to join Trump's 'Golden Dome' project, expects missile requestsJapan plans to join the U.S. "Golden Dome" missile defense initiative next week, with Prime Minister Takaichi set to announce the move duri...
13 Mar, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Japan's Cabinet okays record defence budget that aims to deter ChinaJapan's Cabinet approved a record defense budget of over 9 trillion yen for fiscal 2026. This plan aims to enhance strike-back capabilities...
26 Dec, 2025, 07.58 AM IST
Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military, upgrade security strategyJapan's new foreign minister stated the nation will demonstrate its resolve to enhance defense capabilities. This move aims to adapt to evo...
22 Oct, 2025, 01.43 PM IST
The Tomahawk effect: How this US missile keeps America’s enemies on edgeJapan is enhancing its naval strike capabilities by advancing the JS Chōkai, a Kongo-class Aegis destroyer, to be equipped with Tomahawk cr...
03 Oct, 2025, 08.07 PM IST
Japan expands missile capabilities amid China tensions, Trump administration uncertaintyJapan is expanding its missile capabilities and military presence near China as part of a strategic buildup. With concerns about China’s gr...
09 Jun, 2025, 02.41 PM IST
Chinese brinkmanship challenges Japan and US in East China Sea, Liaoning aircraft carrier sends its fighters near disputed islandsChina’s Liaoning aircraft carrier has entered the East China Sea near Japan’s Senkaku Islands for the first time, conducting aggressive mil...
26 May, 2025, 11.57 AM IST
Japan hopes to shore up Philippines' defence amid Taiwan conflict fearsThree Japanese government officials involved in national security strategy planning told Reuters that Washington was advising Japan on what...
16 Jun, 2023, 12.30 PM IST
Japan to offer military aid to like-minded countries in a bid to counter ChinaThe new framework was revealed as Tokyo moves away from a strict non-military approach to ties with its neighbours and looks to realise its...
13 Apr, 2023, 05.13 PM IST
North Korea threatens strong military steps against JapanThe North's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Japan's push to acquire counterstrike capability has nothing to do with self-defense ...
20 Dec, 2022, 11.47 AM IST
What will Japan's military build-up look like?The changes, which come as tensions grow with neighbouring China, Russia and North Korea, include spending on longer-range missiles and cyb...
16 Dec, 2022, 01.46 PM IST
In Tokyo, Kamala Harris calls US-Japan alliance 'a cornerstone'Abe forged closer ties with the United States at a time of increased concern about China's ambitions, and Kishida is continuing his push fo...
26 Sep, 2022, 09.51 PM IST
Japan defence official warns Myanmar coup could increase China's influence in region"If we do not approach this well, Myanmar could grow further away from politically free democratic nations and join the league of China," S...
02 Feb, 2021, 02.02 PM IST
Japan engages Biden admin preempting Chinese aggression over Senkaku IslandTokyo has been working to maintain balance between Beijing, a top economic partner, and the U.S., its closest security ally, as Sino-Americ...
26 Jan, 2021, 09.45 AM IST
Indians don't like to be subordinates, hence rejected Indo-Pacific strategy: Chinese state mediaThe state run media outlet in the editorial said that the Indo-Pacific strategy "won't help India achieve its great power aspiration".
09 Jul, 2018, 12.23 PM IST
Japan Prime Minister urges stronger defence amid North Korea worriesThe call is a common refrain from nationalist leader Shinzo Abe, who has long advocated a stiffening of Japan's military posture, despite i...
11 Sep, 2017, 11.12 AM IST