In a recent statement, Japan’s Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) announced upcoming drills which will feature US Marines and French troops training alongside the JGSDF. Set to be held between… Continue reading "In Historic First, French Troops Will Train in Japan"
Last week, the United States Congressional Research Service (CRS) released a paper detailing US-Japan relations. While covering many aspects including trade and internal politics, security was also a major concern.… Continue reading "Congressional Research Service Assess Cooperation with Japan"
Despite its role in Japanese aviation history as the Japan Air Self Defense Force’s first F-4EJ Phantom II and among the last of them, no museums or private collectors have… Continue reading "An Uncertain Fate For Japan’s First Phantom"
The relationship between South Korea and Japan has never fully healed from the fallout of Japan’s colonization of the peninsula and has deteriorated even further in recent months. In regards… Continue reading "Korean Defense Minister Talks of Strengthening Ties with Japan"
The three final flying F-4EJ Phantoms of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Air Development and Test Wing made their final flights this morning. F-4EJ 17-8301, the first Phantom delivered to… Continue reading "Japan’s Last F-4 Phantom IIs Retire, Ending 50 Years of Service"
Japan’s Maritime Self Defense Force reports that one of its attack submarines, the JS Soryu, was involved in a collision with a civilian cargo ship today. In a press conference… Continue reading "BREAKING: Japanese Attack Submarine Soryu Involved In Collision With Cargo Ship"
On 3rd February, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab held a videoconference with Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. They discussed common… Continue reading "UK and Japan Agree to Strengthen Defense Cooperation"
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has begun carrying out research into development of unmanned combat aircraft that will serve as a complement to the F-X fighter currently in development. Nikkei… Continue reading "Japan Commences Development Program For Fighter Loyal Wingmen"
The Japanese Ministry of Defense’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency’s Ground Systems Research Center is holding a virtual open day, as a third wave of COVID-19 infections in Japan has… Continue reading "The Japanese ATLA’s Ground Systems Research Center Open Day Goes Virtual"
Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) is to reportedly invest in developing mobile anti-drone laser systems to protect the country from terrorist attacks. Japan’s MoD is increasingly concerned by the use… Continue reading "Japan Wants Mobile Anti-Drone Laser to Counter Terror Drones"