China says Japan’s new 1000km Type-12 missile can create ‘kill network’, hit mainland coastal citiesChina's PLA Daily has voiced concerns over Japan's deployment of upgraded Type-12 missiles, warning of a "kill network" capable of striking...
24 Mar, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
Japan defense forces hit as US fails to deliver $6.9 billion in promised military hardware including spy plane partsJapan's audit arm has criticized the United States for failing to deliver substantial military equipment purchased over five years ago. The...
19 Jan, 2026, 11.48 AM 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
Pete Hegseth to meet Japan counterpart Wednesday as Tokyo bolsters defenceUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth meets Japan's Shinjiro Koizumi in Tokyo. Japan aims to boost its defense capabilities and strengthen its ...
29 Oct, 2025, 07.26 AM 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
US-Japan security talks focus on bolstering military cooperation, underscores threat from ChinaJapanese and U.S. defense officials agreed to enhance military cooperation, focusing on upgrading U.S. command and control in Japan and boo...
29 Jul, 2024, 07.35 AM IST
US, Japan hit out at China and RussiaThe United States and Japan hit out Sunday at Beijing's "destabilizing actions" in the South China Sea while also condemning Russia's growi...
28 Jul, 2024, 01.43 PM IST
US, South Korea and Japan urge stronger international push to curb North Korean nuclear programmeUS, South Korea, and Japan's national security advisers advocate increased global efforts to curb North Korea's nuclear pursuits, missile d...
09 Dec, 2023, 10.35 AM IST
China's air patrols with Russia spark Japanese security concernsJapan has raised security concerns after China completed second phase of joint patrols with Russia over the Western Pacific on Wednesday. T...
07 Jun, 2023, 03.49 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
In major defense build-up, Japan lifts restrictions, looks to acquire strike capabilitiesJapan recently changed its policies to gain the power to attack its enemies, which is widely regarded as a critical step towards the countr...
17 Dec, 2022, 12.48 AM IST
In message to China, Quad opposes militarisation of disputed featuresIn a joint statement after the Quad leaders' summit in Tokyo, the nations resolved to work together for security and prosperity of the Indo...
25 May, 2022, 12.23 AM IST
Japan extends US military support amid China, North Korea 'challenges'Tokyo pays the costs of the US forces in the country as well as utilities. A previous agreement was set to expire in March 2021 but was ext...
07 Jan, 2022, 11.54 AM IST
Japan, Australia sign defence treaty with eyes on ChinaAhead of Thursday's online summit with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, Morrison called the agreement "a statement of two nations' c...
06 Jan, 2022, 10.28 AM IST
Pushing back against China's One Belt One Road, India, Japan build strategic 'Great Wall'While in East Africa, Delhi & Tokyo are planning to fund infra & building projects, Japan is expected to join India in the expansion of Ira...
16 May, 2017, 09.09 AM IST
India, Japan in hectic talks to seal civil nuclear dealThe nuclear deal with Japan will also give momentum to implementation of the Indo-US nuclear deal and Westinghouse’s proposed plant in Guja...
12 Dec, 2015, 10.01 AM IST
Joe Biden says US 'pivot' to Asia cannot be derailedUS Vice President Joe Biden said today there should be no doubt about US commitment to its strategic shift to Asia.
06 Dec, 2013, 12.51 PM IST