NAHA--Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki called on Defense Minister Minoru Kihara to retract plans to build a Self-Defense Force ...

The officer training provided by Japan's Self-Defense Forces deserves scrutiny and serious reflection, after a knife-wielding ...

As deliveries continue, the JASDF has now started training operations with the F-35B Lightning II at Nyutabaru Air Base. The JASDF (Japan Air-Self Defense Force) officially began its training ...

Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force plans to send a launcher for its Type-12 missile to Minamitorishima sometime between June ...

The JS Chokai completed modifications to carry Tomahawk missiles, marking a major upgrade in capability.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Chokai (DDG-176) has completed modifications to make the ship Tomahawk cruise ...

Tokyo’s first batch of long-range strike missiles capable of reaching ground and maritime targets at extended ranges have ...

Japanese ground troops have joined major multinational drills in the Philippines for the first time, marking a new step in ...

TANEGASHIMA, Japan — Japan’s only amphibious unit carried out a beach-landing drill this week in heavy rain and rough seas, adjusting operations as part of a joint exercise with U.S. Marines aimed at ...

Japan’s standoff capability buildup includes deploying homegrown missiles and acquiring Tomahawk cruise missiles to be ...

The Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday the training provided by Japan's Self-Defense Forces to its officers deserves scrutiny and serious reflection, as an officer carried a knife when breaking into the ...