Defense Minster Nakatani: South China Sea Has An Affect on Japanese Security
The newly minted Japanese defense minister said the ongoing tension in the South China Sea has a direct affect on…
China Asks Countries to not ‘Create Tension’ in South China Sea
Chinese officials called on foreign countries to neither “create dissension” nor “create tension” in the South China Sea region, according…
U.S. 7th Fleet CO: Japanese Patrols of South China Sea ‘Makes Sense’
This post has been updated to include a quote from the Singapore’s minister for foreign affairs and law, K. Shanmugam.…
Japan’s Largest Warship Since World War II Takes To Sea
Japan’s largest warship since World War II has left for its first set of sea trials last week ahead of…
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…