U.S., Japanese Destroyers Conduct First-Of-Kind Parts Swaps During Interoperability Exercise
The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) fleets took their interoperability to a new level this month, conducting…
Navy Begins High-End Exercise With Japan, HADR Drill With Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Malaysia
The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force began their annual bilateral training Multisail exercise today, which will this year…
Japan Shifting Amphibious, Coastal Defense Units Closer to China; Australia Boosts its Own Capability
Japan is boosting its amphibious and coastal defense capabilities, shifting security personnel to outer islands and converting ground forces into…
Essay: Understanding Japan’s Shifting Defense Policy
The government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has proposed major changes in Japan’s defense policy, with strong implications for the…
Japan Finalizes Purchase of 5 MV-22s in First International Osprey Sale
Japan finalized the purchase of the first five of up to 17 MV-22 Ospreys, marking the first international sale of…