CAMP ASAKA, Japan (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed confidence about enhanced military capabilities ...

The Japanese government may start raising taxes as early as April 2026 to fund the increased defense spending, ...

The partnership comes as Japan is prioritizing space in its national defense strategy — pledging to spend billions to improve ...

The government is considering increasing taxation as early as April 2026 to help cover its planned boost in defense spending, ...

Capt. Joseph Parsons is the new commander of Fleet Activities Okinawa, a unique command that encompasses Navy aviators and ...

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday wrapped up his dayslong trip to Japan in a swan song that reaffirmed America ...

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with officials in Japan on Tuesday to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and ...

While Japan publicly maintains an exclusively self defense-oriented policy, its consistent increases in military spending, ...

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin went onboard USS George Washington right after its deployment to Japan. This comes within just ...

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with officials in Japan to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and ...

The Pentagon chief also stressed trilateral cooperation with Tokyo and Seoul is crucial for regional stability even as South ...

TOKYO — Lloyd Austin, on his last visit to Japan as defense secretary, reiterated U.S. support for ally South Korea as it ...