Pacifist Japan has slowly transformed from exclusively self-defense to a military buildup

Japan says it is still a peaceful nation and the buildup is necessary for a more self-reliant military that can better deter ...
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Japan urges safety review after helmet drops from US military helicopter

No injuries or damage were reported after a U.S. service member’s helmet fell from a helicopter during training flight near Naval Air Facility Atsugi.

Japan’s record US$782 billion budget to boost military firepower, tame inflation

The budget comes as the market worries about Prime Minister Takaichi’s big spending policies adding to Japan’s public debt.

The 7 US Military Air Bases In The Pacific & Their Strategic Roles

Outside of the mainland, the US military has fighter jets permanently deployed in Japan, South Korea, and Hawaii, although ...
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Japan’s Fleet of F-35 Fighter Jets Is Growing. So Are Its Military Bases.

Japan now operates dozens of advanced F-35 stealth fighters—including the F-35B STOVL variant, based on its two ...

Japan’s reported Takaichi-Trump call aims to pull US into confrontation with China, but efforts unlikely to succeed: experts

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to the media after a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump at ...

China’s global aggression check: Taiwan tensions, military posturing and US response in 2025

China-Taiwan tensions reach new heights as Beijing conducts largest military drills, responding to massive $11 billion U.S.
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Japan’s New Defense Strategy

With a new US trade deal and prime minister, Japan is now focused on reciprocity. As President Donald Trump prepares for a visit to Japan later this month, it is worth remarking on the quiet new ...