US defense chief observes drills with Japan, Australia, says he's confident about greater capability
CAMP ASAKA, Japan (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed confidence about enhanced military capabilities ...
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Japan weighs extra taxes for defense spending as early as April 2026
The government is considering increasing taxation as early as April 2026 to help cover its planned boost in defense spending, ...
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US military eyes joint technology through Japan space partnership
The partnership comes as Japan is prioritizing space in its national defense strategy — pledging to spend billions to improve ...
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Austin underscores trilateral cooperation between S. Korea, U.S., Japan in Tokyo visit
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed confidence Wednesday that the United States will continue to build on progress in ...
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Japan to raise taxes for defense budget expansion: media
Japan plans to outlay a total of 43 trillion yen (about 284 billion U.S. dollars) on national defense over the five years ...
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Boeing wins $450.5M contract for Japan’s F-15 Super Interceptor upgrades
Boeing has been awarded $450.5M by the USAF to modernize Japan's F-15J fleet, incorporating advanced radars, electronic ...
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Japan's new 12SSM-ER missile enhances defense against China
ER, which boasts a range of 930 miles. This development marks a significant step forward in strengthening Japan's defense ...
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Japan's defense expansion triggers concerns
While Japan publicly maintains an exclusively self defense-oriented policy, its consistent increases in military spending, ...