Inside Japan’s New Defense Plan
This week Japan approved its latest five-year defense plan. The Mid Term Defense Plan (MTDP) defines Japan’s defense policy and…
Japan’s Amphibious Buildup
Japan recently has been in the news as a result of several high-profile territorial incidents with its neighbor China. The…
Japanese ‘Helicopter Destroyer’ Stirs Regional Tensions
On Aug. 9, the Japanese Ministry of Defense held a naming ceremony for the Izumo, the latest ship to join…