Japan outlines its military build-up plan, citing threats from China, Russia and North Korea

Japan’s government is portraying its accelerating military buildup not only as ​a way to protect the country but as a route ...

Japan says combat drones key to adapting to new warfare as regional tensions rise

Japan has bolstered its military capability and spending in recent years and has started deploying long-range cruise missiles ...

Japan urges military buildup with 'sense of urgency' as China, North Korea threats grow

Japan is already beefing up military spending and security cooperation in Asia, deploying missile launchers to outer islands, ...
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Japan conveys regrets to China after arrest of soldier over embassy break-in

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Japan said it has conveyed regrets to China after authorities confirmed they arrested a Japanese army soldier on suspicion ...
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Japan says future warfare demands closer ties with tech industry

Japan’s 2026 defense white paper calls for stronger ties with tech firms and startups to advance AI, drones and military ...
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Japan's defence minister urges 'urgent' military boost amid China, North Korea, Russia risks

Japan has called for an urgent military build-up, citing rising security threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Its ...
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Japan conveys regrets to China after arrest of soldier over alleged break-in at Chinese embassy

TOKYO (AP) — Japan said Wednesday it conveyed regrets to China after authorities confirmed they arrested a Japanese army soldier on suspicion of trespass, a day after China protested over an ...
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Japanese soldier killed in Battle of Okinawa ID’d by DNA, a first for Japan

TOKYO — Human remains discovered on Okinawa in 2004 have been identified as those of a Japanese soldier, marking the first time DNA alone was used to confirm the identity of a casualty from the ...